DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS
TYPES OF DATA
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Categorical Data
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Numerical Data
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Categorical variables represent types of data which may be divided into groups. Examples of categorical variables are race, sex, age group, and educational level.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is categorical data? Categorical data is a type of data that can be stored into groups or categories with the aid of names or labels. This grouping is usually made according to the data characteristics and similarities of these characteristics through a method known as matching.
Detailed explanation-3: -A survey asks “On which continent were you born?” This is a categorical variable because the different continents represent categories without a meaningful order of magnitudes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Categorical data examples include personal biodata information-full name, gender, phone number, etc. Numerical data examples include CGPA calculator, interval sale, etc.