I'm confused about the Variable Definition for Qualitive (Categorical). What I have is, Qualitive(Categorical)- variables that are not numerical. Data consists of Values representing counts or measurements. Categorical data also consists of names or labels. I am not able to answer questions correctly on my hmwrk with this definition. Can you please explain what the words Values, Names & Labels mean in this defintion? I would also appreciate if you could help me better understand this definition.

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Section10.6: Summarizing Categorical Data
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I'm confused about the Variable Definition for Qualitive (Categorical).

What I have is, Qualitive(Categorical)- variables that are not numerical. Data consists of Values representing counts or measurements. Categorical data also consists of names or labels.

I am not able to answer questions correctly on my hmwrk with this definition.

Can you please explain what the words Values, Names & Labels mean in this defintion? I would also appreciate if you could help me better understand this definition.

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