Chapter 1.1, Problem 1.24E

a)

To determine

To find the individuals and variables.

Answer to Problem 1.24E

The individuals are Quarter Pounder with cheese, Classis Single with everything, Whopper with cheese and Cheeseburger.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  

First need to know what is mean by individual.

Individuals are the objects described by the set of the data. Therefore, Individuals are Quarter Pounder with cheese, Classis Single with everything, Whopper with cheese and Cheeseburger.

The variables are Burger, Restaurant, Calories, Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium

b)

To determine

To find the units in which quantitative variables measured.

Answer to Problem 1.24E

The calories are measured in calories and Fat/Cholesterol/Sodium will be measured in milligram.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  

The quantitative variables are Calories, Fat, Cholesterol and sodium. The calories are measured in calories and Fat/Cholesterol/Sodium will be measured in milligram.

c)

To determine

To explain whether fast-food chicken sandwiches healthier than burgers.

Answer to Problem 1.24E

We cannot determine that fast-food chicken sandwiches healthier than burgers.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  

The ingredients mixed in sandwich or burger decides whether it is healthier or not. Hence, we are not sure about the fast-food chicken sandwiches healthier than burgers.