Which of the following is an example of categorical data?
A) social security number
B) score on a multiple-choice exam
C) height, in meters, of a diving board
D) number of square feet of carpet

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Categorical data is data that can be divided into distinct categories or groups, such as social security numbers, which are assigned to individuals and cannot be measured or broken down further. The other answer choices all involve numerical values or measurements that can be quantified.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Categorical Data