Part A: Knowledge and Understanding (22 marks) 1. In a data study, students at a high school are studied to see if attendance for the year affects their academic success, For this scenario, answer the following questions: a) Determine the population of this study (1 mark) b) Create a suitable thesis question. (1 mark) c) Identify the variable(s). (1 mark) d) Would the data collected be qualitative or quantitative? Specify for each variable identified in part (c). (1 mark) e) Is the data discrete or continuous? Specify for each variable identified in part (c), (1 mark) f) Would a cross-sectional or longitudinal study be most appropriate to draw conclusions? Explain your answer. 2