Which of the following variables are not matched correctly with their probable grouping status (grouped or ungrouped) in a frequency distribution?
a. Age—grouped
b. Gender—grouped
c. Marital status—ungrouped
d. Time—grouped
ANS: B
Discrete variables are usually ungrouped, and continuous variables are often grouped
Age is a continuous variable and can be grouped.
Marital status is a discrete variable and cannot be grouped.
Time is a continuous variable and can be grouped.
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