1. Determine whether the data are qualitative or quantitative. a Number of bananas in a bunch at several local supermarkets b. Sizes of soft drinks sold by a fast-food restaurant (small, medium, and large) 2. Determine whether the data are discrete or continuous. a. Weights of dogs at a dog show b. Heights of fourth graders c. Number of phone calls received by a day care center each day 3. Classify the variable as nominal-level, ordinal-level, interval-level, or ratio-level measurement. a Heights of basketball players b. A student's class rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) c. Shapes of swimming pools (circle, square, rectangle, kidney) 4. Identify the sample method that was used. (Random, Systematic, Cluster, or Stratified) a. Students in five statistics classes at a nearby college campus were given a questionnaire. b. Students in an automotive class were selected by their ID number using a random number generator and then asked their preference in brand of tools