A few of the variables for which data were collected in the Internet & Life Project study include age, gender, income, and number of hours spent shopping online per month. Which of the variables is categorical?
A) Age
B) Gender
C) Income
D) Number of hours spent shopping online
E) None

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Gender is categorical because it represents a characteristic or quality that can be divided into categories, such as male or female. Age, income, and number of hours spent shopping online are numerical variables and therefore quantitative.

A Few of the Variables for Which Data Were Collected