◆ Measured variab|e A measured variable is a variable that has its outcomes measured; the resulting outcome is expressed in numerical terms Two types of measured variables Continuous variable: continuous scale of measurement(person's weight Discrete variable: the number of passengers on flight Example 1 By-Election Data The measured variable in this data set is age
Measured Variable – A measured variable is a variable that has its outcomes measured; the resulting outcome is expressed in numerical terms. – Two types of measured variables • Continuous variable : continuous scale of measurement（person's weight） • Discrete variable : the number of passengers on flight – Example 1 'By-Election Data': • The measured variable in this data set is 'Age
Example 2 Credit Data Measured variables as follows Outcome Customer's the customer's age n years the amount representing the Household Income
– Example 2 'Credit Data' • Measured variables as follows
14.4 THE CONCEPT OF A STATISTICAL DISTRIBUTION ◆ Attribute variab|e Gender of constituents(Example 1) DISTRIBUTION OF GENDER IN THE CONSTITUENCY FXo.ou2m
14.4 THE CONCEPT OF A STATISTICAL DISTRIBUTION Attribute Variable – Gender of constituents (Example 1) DISTRIBUTION OF GENDER IN THE CONSTITUENCY
REGION(Example 2) DISTRIBUTION OF REGIONIN WHICH CUSTOMER IS RESIDENT 20 REGION
– REGION (Example 2) DISTRIBUTION OF REGION IN WHICH CUSTOMER IS RESIDENT
◆ Measured variab|e Customer's Age(Example 2) DISTRIBUTION OF AGE OF CUSTOMER
Measured Variable – Customer's Age (Example 2) DISTRIBUTION OF AGE OF CUSTOMER