Statistics for Business and Economics
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Author: NEWBOLD, Paul/ Carlson
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Chapter 1.2, Problem 5E
(a)
To determine
Categorical and numerical variables in the tourist destination survey.
(b)
To determine
Categorical and numerical variables in collecting the days of tour.
(c)
To determine
Categorical and numerical variables in collecting the answer for accompanying children.
(d)
To determine
Categorical and numerical variables in ranking the tourist attractions.
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