DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS
TYPES OF DATA
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Categorical Data
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Numerical Data
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Change Over Time
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of numerical data are height, weight, age, number of movies watched, IQ, etc. To graph numerical data, one uses dot plots, stem and leaf graphs, histograms, box plots, ogive graphs, and scatter plots.
Detailed explanation-2: -Discrete data also referred to as discrete values, is data that only takes certain values. Commonly in the form of whole numbers or integers, this is data that can be counted and has a finite number of values.
Detailed explanation-3: -Categorical data examples include personal biodata information-full name, gender, phone number, etc. Numerical data examples include CGPA calculator, interval sale, etc.
Detailed explanation-4: -Categorical variables represent types of data which may be divided into groups. Examples of categorical variables are race, sex, age group, and educational level.