Which of the following could be considered a categorical variable? (You may select more than one option.)
A) The sex of each participant
B) The sport played by each participant
C) The intrinsic motivation score for each participant
D) The resting heart rate for each participant

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A categorical variable is a variable that takes on a limited number of values or categories, such as gender or type of sport. Options C and D involve numerical values that could be continuous, making them quantitative variables.

Which of the Following Could Be Considered a Categorical Variable