A few of the variables for which data were collected in the Pew Internet & Life Project study about online shopping include age, gender, income, and number of hours spent shopping online per month.Which of the variables is categorical?
A)Age
B)Gender
C)Income
D)Number of hours spent shopping online
E)None

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Gender is a categorical variable because it categorizes individuals into groups, such as male, female, or other, without implying any numerical order or measurement.

A Few of the Variables for Which Data Were Collected