During winter, red foxes hunt small rodents by jumping into thick snow cover. Researchers report that a hunting trip lasts, on average, 19 minutes and involves, on average, 7 jumps. In a surprising finding, they report that 79% of all successful jumps are made in the northeast direction. Three variables are mentioned in this report. What is the best description of the third variable mentioned?

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The third variable mentioned is the direction of the jump, which is categorical as it represents different categories or groups (north, northeast, east, etc.) rather than a numerical measurement.

During Winter, Red Foxes Hunt Small Rodents by Jumping into Thick