Enteroliths are calcifications that form in the gut of horses. The stones can cause considerable morbidity and mortality. A study was conducted to investigate factors (such as diet and environment) that may be related to the formation of enteroliths. Housing is a variable that is coded "1" for horses that live in a stall, "2" for horses that have access to a small paddock, "3" for horses that have a large paddock, "4" for horses that live in pasture, and "5" for other housing. Housing is a:
A)categorical variable.
B)quantitative variable.
C)numerical category.
D)None of the answer options is correct.

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Housing is a categorical variable because it is a variable that can be divided into distinct categories or groups (the different types of housing options for the horses). It is not a quantitative variable because it does not have a numerical value associated with it in a continuous or discrete manner, and it is not a numerical category as that term is not a common statistical term.

Enteroliths Are Calcifications That Form in the Gut of Horses