Classify each of the following attributes as either categorical or numerical. For those that are numerical, determine whether they are discrete or continuous. (a) Brand of computer purchased by a customer. categorical numerical (discrete) numerical (continuous) (b) State of birth for someone born in the United States. categorical numerical (discrete) numerical (continuous) (c) Price of a textbook. categorical numerical (discrete) numerical (continuous) (d) Concentration of a contaminant (micrograms per cubic centimeter) in a water sample. categorical numerical (discrete) numerical (continuous) (e) Zip code. (Think carefully about this one.) categorical numerical (discrete) numerical (continuous) (f) Actual weight of coffee in a 1 lb can. categorical numerical (discrete)
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