A new machine is set or calibrated to fill tubes of toothpaste at precisely 6.75 ounces. Then, once the machine is running, a sample of six tubes is taken every three hours and weighed with the following results: The measurement of quality is based on:
A) an attribute
B) a variable
C) a scale
D) a chart

Question

A new machine is set or calibrated to fill tubes of toothpaste at precisely 6.75 ounces. Then, once the machine is running, a sample of six tubes is taken every three hours and weighed with the following results:  The measurement of quality is based on:
A) an attribute 
B) a variable 
C) a scale 
D) a chart

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The measurement of the weight of toothpaste in each tube is a variable measurement.

A New Machine Is Set or Calibrated to Fill Tubes