Which of the following variables would be considered nominal variables at the theoretical level
A)sex
B)ethnicity
C)socioeconomic status
D)sex and ethnicity

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Nominal variables are categories without any intrinsic ordering. Sex and ethnicity are examples of nominal variables because they categorize individuals into groups without implying any rank or order. Socioeconomic status, however, is ordinal or even interval/ratio, as it implies a hierarchy or measurable differences between levels.

Which of the Following Variables Would Be Considered Nominal Variables