Variable data, as the name implies, varies in magnitude. This format makes it easier to see subtle or dramatic variations over time. For example: Instantaneous power output of a wind turbine (1,233 kW), Energy produced during a day (36,210 kWh), or Voltage between phases (375.7 VAC). Attribute data is typically gathered as one of two states. For example: On/Off, Functional/Broken, or Yes/No.