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<p>Data are composed of <em>variables</em>, where a variable reflects a unique measurement or quantity. Some variables are <em>qualitative</em>, meaning that they describe a quality rather than a numeric quantity. For example, in my stats course I generally give an introductory survey, both to obtain data to use in class and to learn more about the students. One of the questions that I as