The Human Resources Department of a large corporation maintains records on its
Employees.Data are maintained of the following variables: Age, Employment Category,
Education, Whether or not the employee participates in a wellness program, and Paycheck
Benefit deductions.Which of these variables are categorical?
A)Age, Employment Category, and Education
B)Employment Category, Education, and Whether or not the employee participates in a wellness program
C)Education, Whether or not the employee participates in a wellness program, and Paycheck benefit deductions
D)All of the variables

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Categorical variables are those that represent categories rather than numerical values. Employment Category, Education, and Whether or not the employee participates in a wellness program are all examples of categorical variables because they describe categories or groups an employee can belong to, rather than numerical measurements.

The Human Resources Department of a Large Corporation Maintains Records