For each of the following examples, (1) name the variable being measured, (2) state whether the variable is continuous or discrete, and (3) state whether the variable is quantitative or qualitative.

1. A researcher records the month of birth among patients with schizophrenia. The month of birth (the variable) is discrete and qualitative.

2. A professor records the number of students absent during a final exam. The number of absent students

(the variable) is discrete and quantitative.

3. A researcher asks children to choose which type of cereal they prefer (one with a toy inside or one without). He records the choice of cereal for each child. The choice of cereal (the variable) is discrete and qualitative.

4. A therapist measures the time (in hours) that clients continue a recommended program of counseling.

The time in hours (the variable) is continuous and quantitative