Another published study of government-sponsored lotteries examined reasons why people purchase lottery tickets (Miyazaki, Langenderfer, \& Sprott, 1999). The researchers approached a number of people in different parts of one city and asked them, "At the times that you decide to go ahead and purchase tickets, what are the reasons why you personally do buy them?” (p. 6). The researchers grouped these people's responses into the following categories:

a. What level of measurement is this variable?

b. Construct an appropriate figure for these data.

c. Looking at the table and figure, how would you summarize the reasons why people purchase lottery tickets?

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Reason f Desire to win money 70 Impulse purchase 28 Feeling lucky 18 Enjoyment and fun 15 To help schools 7 Miscellaneous/other reasons 14 Total 152