A variable is classified as ordinal if:
A) there is a natural ordering of categories
B) there is no natural ordering of categories
C) the data arise from continuous measurements
D) we track the variable through a period of time

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An ordinal variable is one in which the categories have a natural ordering. Examples include socioeconomic status (low, middle, high) or job ranking (entry-level, mid-level, executive).

A Variable Is Classified as Ordinal If