Jason is using the demographic variables of highest level of educational attainment (high school graduate,some college,college graduate,graduate school)and ethnicity (Asian,African-American,Caucasian,Hispanic,other)to describe survey respondents.Both are examples of _____ variables.
A) dichotomous
B) discrete
C) continuous
D) dependent
E) mediating

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The demographic variables of highest level of educational attainment and ethnicity are both examples of discrete variables, which are variables that can only take on a finite set of values. In this case, the highest level of educational attainment can only be one of four options and ethnicity can only be one of five options. Dichotomous variables are variables that can only have two possible values, continuous variables are variables that can take on any value within a range, dependent variables are variables that are affected by another variable, and mediating variables are variables that explain the relationship between two other variables.

Jason Is Using the Demographic Variables of Highest Level of Educational