Dr. Calloway is in the process of classifying and arranging data from his recent observations while on safari in Africa. He has grouped subjects into three classifications: mammals, reptiles, and birds. Dr. Calloway is grouping subjects based on a(n):
A) interval variable.
B) continuous variable.
C) ordinal variable.
D) categorical variable.

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Dr. Calloway is using a categorical variable for classification because he is grouping subjects into distinct categories (mammals, reptiles, and birds) based on their type, which is a form of qualitative data.

Dr Calloway Is in the Process of Classifying and Arranging