The following are categorical data EXCEPT:
A)Food groups served for lunch.
B)The students' favorite things.
C)Count of boys and girls in the fifth grade.
D)Different color cars in the parking lot.

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Categorical data refers to data that can be divided into groups or categories that do not have a numerical value or order. Choices A, B, and D all represent data that can be categorized without implying a numerical value or order (types of food, preferences, colors). Choice C, however, involves counting the number of boys and girls, which is numerical data, not categorical.

The Following Are Categorical Data EXCEPT