Question

Classify each of the following variables as either categorical or numerical. a. Weight (in ounces) of a bag of potato chips b. Number of items purchased by a grocery store customer c. Brand of cola purchased by a convenience store customer d. Amount of gas (in gallons) purchased by a gas station customer e. Type of gas (regular, premium, diesel) purchased by a gas station customer

Short answer

The weight of a bag of chips, the number of items purchased by a grocery store customer, and the amount of gas purchased by a gas station customer are numerical data. Meanwhile, the brand of cola purchased by a convenience store customer and type of gas purchased by a gas station customer are categorical data.

Step-by-step solution

Classify 'Weight of a bag of potato chips'

This variable is a measure of weight, which representing it in ounces makes it numerical and quantitative in nature.

Classify 'Number of items purchased by a grocery store customer'

This also a numerical variable denoting the count of items, which is a numerical and quantitative data.

Classify 'Brand of cola purchased by a convenience store customer'

This variable refers to a name or type, which is categorical and qualitative data.

Classify 'Amount of gas purchased by a gas station customer'

This variable, denoting volume of gas, is numerical and quantitative.

Classify 'Type of gas purchased by a gas station customer'

This variable, denoting the quality or kind of gas, is categorical and qualitative.