Do the following summarize a categorical variable or a numerical variable? Explain. (a) For a football player, the shooting percentage during one game (c) For a baseball player, his batting average during the playoffs (d) For a hockey player, the time on ice per game

Khaleesi Herbert

Khaleesi Herbert

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2020-10-20

Do the following summarize a categorical variable or a numerical variable? Explain. 
(1) For a football player, the average number of yards per carry in one game

(2) For a basketball player, the shooting percentage during one game 
(3) For a baseball player, his batting average during the playoffs 
(4) For a hockey player, the time on ice per game

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delilnaT

delilnaT

Skilled2020-10-21Added 94 answers

Categorical / qualitative variables places the individuals into a category, while quantitative variable is a numerical variable. 
(1) The average number of yards are represented by integers or decimal numbers, thus the variable is numerical. 
(2) The shooting percentage is represented by an integer or decimal number, thus the variable is numerical. 
(3) The batting averageis represented by an integer or decimal number, thus the variable is numerical. 
(4) The time on the ice is represented by an integer or decimal number, thus the variable is numerical.

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