Question

The State Education Department requires local school districts to keep these records on all students: age, race or ethnicity, days absent, current grade level, standardized test scores in reading and mathematics, and any disabilities or special educational needs the student may have.

Which of the following are categorical (or qualitative) variables in these records?

Disabilities or Special Needs

Days Absent

Age

Race or Ethnicity

Reading Test Score

Mathematics Test Score

Current Grade Level

Student Name

Answer 1

categorical (or qualitative) variables in these records are:

Disabilities or Special Needs

Race or Ethnicity

Current Grade Level

and Student Name