Question

Researchers conducted a survey of 2745 large mammals in a park to find out if the proportions of the different feeding groups of animals were the same as those established for the whole country. The feeding groups are carnivores (animals which eat other animals only), herbivores (animals which eat plants only), and omnivores (animals which eat both plants and other animals). Identify the categorical variables.

a. Number of large mammals
b. Feeding groups
c. Country
d. Park

Answer 1

The categorical variables in this study are number of large mammals, feeding groups, country, and park.

Step-by-step explanation:

The categorical variables in this study are:

1. Number of large mammals: This is the variable representing the count of large mammals surveyed in the park.
2. Feeding groups: This variable represents the different categories of feeding groups, which are carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores.
3. Country: This variable represents the entire country and is used as a reference for comparing the proportions of feeding groups found in the park.
4. Park: This variable represents the specific park where the survey was conducted.