study is conducted at a clinic to investigate the association between HbA1c levels and PTSD symptoms. After getting informed consent, patients complete a survey questionnaire for demographic information and information about diabetes history and management. Height and body weight are measured and recorded. HbA1c levels are also measured. Patients are also assessed for depression and PTSD symptoms. A total of 50 patients are included in her study.

She makes weight a new variable called "weight status," which is defined by below using Body Mass Index (BMI) according to the Centers of Disease Control (CDC). What type of variable is this and how do I know what type of variable this is?

< 18.5 = underweight

18.5 - 24.9 = normal

25.0 - 29.9 = overweight

30.0 = obese

1.Dichotomous

2.Ordinal

3.Categorical/nominal

4.Continuous/quantitative