Determine whether the data described are qualitative or quantitative and give their level of measurement. If the data are quantitative, state whether they are continuous or discrete.
-Automobile battery ratings: "good", "better", "best"
A)Qualitative, ordinal
B)Qualitative, ordinal, discrete
C)Quantitative, ordinal, discrete
D)Qualitative, nominal

Question

Determine whether the data described are qualitative or quantitative and give their level of measurement. If the data are quantitative, state whether they are continuous or discrete.
-Automobile battery ratings:  "good", "better", "best" 
A)Qualitative, ordinal
B)Qualitative, ordinal, discrete
C)Quantitative, ordinal, discrete
D)Qualitative, nominal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The data are qualitative because they categorize the batteries into groups without using numbers. The terms "good," "better," "best" indicate a ranking order, making the level of measurement ordinal.

Determine Whether the Data Described Are Qualitative or Quantitative and Give