A sporting body is interesting in what factors predict success of athletes at competitions. They record: whether or not the athlete has a coach, how many hours they train per week, how much funding support they have, and if they podium at their event (i.e. if they get 1st, 2nd or 3rd place or not).

a)[4 marks]For each variable say if it is scaled or categorical

b)[1 mark]Which variable is the response variable?