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.
-Intramural team classification: Green, Gold, Silver, Red, Blue, Orange
A)Quantitative, ordinal, discrete
B)Quantitative, nominal, discrete
C)Qualitative, nominal
D)Qualitative, nominal, discrete

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The data are names of colors used to classify intramural teams, which makes them qualitative (or categorical) because they describe a quality or category rather than a numerical value. The data are nominal because there is no inherent order or ranking among the team classifications.

Determine Whether the Data Described Are Qualitative or Quantitative and Give