Question 4

Some lecturers at Botho University embarked on a study to assess the need and relevance of distance learning at Botho University in the Faculty of Business and Accounting. At the time of the study, there were 2000 students in the Faculty and 200 students were involved in the study. The demographic data collected on the 200 students included their year of study (First year, second year, third year and final year), age, gender, and programme of study being pursed.

1. Describe the population of interest [5 marks]
2. Based on the above, identify any four random variables and identify and indicate if they are quantitative or qualitative. If they are quantitative indicate if they are discrete or continuous. [8 marks]