Figure 9.2 shows the results from a comparison of means, using occupational prestige (PRESTG80) as the dependent variable and respondents' racial-ethnic group (RACEHISP) as the independent variable. PRESTG80 is measured on a scale of 17 to 86, with higher scores representing higher levels of prestige.
-The variable RACEHISP is best described as:
A) a categorical-level variable.
B) an ordinal-level variable.
C) an interval-ratio-level variable.
D) a dummy variable.

Question

Figure 9.2 shows the results from a comparison of means, using occupational prestige (PRESTG80) as the dependent variable and respondents' racial-ethnic group (RACEHISP) as the independent variable. PRESTG80 is measured on a scale of 17 to 86, with higher scores representing higher levels of prestige.
-The variable RACEHISP is best described as:
A) a categorical-level variable. 
B) an ordinal-level variable. 
C) an interval-ratio-level variable. 
D) a dummy variable.

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RACEHISP is a categorical-level variable because it categorizes individuals based on race and Hispanic origin without implying any order or numerical value.

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