Qualitative Characteristics Name
Characteristics that cannot be expressed quantitatively, such as nationality, literacy, religion and gender, are called:
- Variables
- Quantities
- Qualities or Attributes — Correct Answer
- Continuous Variables
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Characteristics that cannot be expressed quantitatively are called Qualities or Attributes.
Key Points:
- Examples of attributes: nationality, literacy, religion, gender, marital status.
- Attributes cannot be measured numerically.
- They can be classified on the basis of presence or absence of a qualitative characteristic.
- Classification based on attributes is called Qualitative Classification.
- Example (Qualitative classification): Population → Male / Female → Married / Unmarried.
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