A survey response to "Do you favor a flat tax?" 1) Yes 2) No Answer Keyboard Shortcuts Are these data qualitative or quantitative? Are these data discrete or continuous? What is the highest level of measurement the data possesses?
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The survey responses to "Do you favor a flat tax?" with options 1) Yes and 2) No are categorical in nature. They describe a quality or characteristic (the opinion of the respondent) rather than a numerical measurement. Conclusion: These data are qualitative. Show more…
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