Question

for exercises 19–26, classify each variable as qualitative or quantitative. 19. marital status of nurses in a hospital. 20. time it takes 10 people to complete a new york times crossword puzzle. 21. weights of lobsters in a tank in a restaurant. 22. colors of automobiles in a shopping center parking lot. 23. amount of garbage (in pounds) discarded by residents of a high - rise apartment complex.

Explanation:

Qualitative variables describe qualities or characteristics and are non - numerical. Quantitative variables are numerical and can be counted or measured.

• Marital status (single, married, etc.) is a quality, so it's qualitative.
• Time is a numerical value that can be measured, so it's quantitative.
• Weights are numerical values representing mass, so it's quantitative.
• Colors are non - numerical characteristics, so it's qualitative.
• Amount of garbage in pounds is a numerical value representing quantity, so it's quantitative.

Answer:

1. Qualitative
2. Quantitative
3. Quantitative
4. Qualitative
5. Quantitative