4. For each variable give an example of a data value including units of measurement if applicable.

Also categorize the data as continuous, discrete, nominal, ordinal, qualitative, or quantitative. Include all that apply.

(a) Best selling albums of all time

i. Data Value:

These are the variables:

Quantitative variables have data values that are expressed as numbers that describe values.

Qualitative variables have data values that characterize and describe using words and letters.

Discrete variablesare quantitative and whose values are obtained by counting.

Continuous variables are quantitative and whose values are obtained by measuring and using tools.

Ordinal variablesare qualitative and whose values have a natural ordering.

Nominal variable no natural order.