Question

In Exercises 6-8, tell whether the data are numerical or categorical. The tell which data display(s) you would use to display the data. Explain your reasoning.

A coach recorded the number of goals scored by each member of a hockey team.

Short answer

It is numerical data. A bar graph can be used or a line diagram to display the information.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given Information.

A coach records the goal scored by each team member of a hockey match.

Step 2. Explanation.

Goal scored by the hockey team is a numerical data.

Therefore, to display such numerical data, bar graph can be used or a line diagram.

As the frequency of such scored goals will not be high or in decimals.