Why does a researcher assign numbers to variable attributes or categories in each variable?

What will be an ideal response?

Because the information will go into a computer; and numbers are easier to use with
computers than letters or words.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory? In your answer please define each and explain the role each would play in a research project.

What will be an ideal response?

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About one in ________ American children lives in poverty.

A. eight B. twelve C. twenty D. three E. five

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