Question

1. what general variable type is number of children?

a. quantitative
b. categorical

1. what specific variable type is number of children?

a. continuous
b. binary
c. nominal
d. ordinal
e. discrete

Explanation:

For question 5, the number of children can be counted and has a numerical value, so it is a quantitative variable. For question 6, the number of children can only take on whole - number values (0, 1, 2, etc.), which are distinct and separate values, making it a discrete variable.

Answer:

1. A. Quantitative
2. E. Discrete