For questions 4-8, refer to the following information:A study is implemented to estimate the mean total cholesterol level among adolescents in Tallahassee, Florida. A sample of nine participants is selected and their total cholesterol levels are measured as follows:

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Q 4

Question 4

What type of variable is total cholesterol level as measured above?(0.5 points)

Select one:

a. Continuous

b. Dichotomous

c. Discrete

d. Nominal

e. Ordinal

Q 5

Question 5

Suppose the study investigators rounded each value to the nearest whole number. What type of variable are the cholesterol levels now?(0.5 points)

Select one:

a. Continuous

b. Dichotomous

c. Discrete

d. Nominal

e. Ordinal

Q 6

Question 6

Suppose that the study investigators categorized cholesterol levels as follows:

Less than 100 md/dL: Optimum

100-129 md/dL: Fairly Good

130-159 md/dL: Borderline high

160-189 md/dL: High

190+ md/dL: Very high

What type of variable are the cholesterol levels now?(0.5 points)

Select one:

a. Continuous

b. Dichotomous

c. Discrete

d. Nominal

e. Ordinal

Q 7

Question 7

Suppose that the study investigators categorized cholesterol levels as follows:

Less than 159 md/dL: Healthy cholesterol level

160+ md/dL: Unhealthy cholesterol level

What type of variable are the cholesterol levels now?(0.5 points)

Select one:

a. Continuous

b. Dichotomous

c. Discrete

d. Nominal

e. Ordinal

Q 8

Question 8

Suppose that the study investigators were also interested in understanding how one's morning beverage preference is associated with cholesterol level. Information on their drink of choice was collected and categorized as follows:

1. Coffee/caffeinated beverage

2. Energy drink

3. Soda/pop

4. Water

5. Juice/Fruit drink/Smoothie

What type of variable is drink of choice?(0.5 points)

Select one:

a. Continuous

b. Dichotomous

c. Discrete

d. Nominal

e. Ordinal