Gender is one variable of interest in a study of the effectiveness of a new medication. For

data entry purposes, the researcher conducting the study assigns 1 for Male and 2 for
Female. Is the gender data quantitative or qualitative?

What will be an ideal response?

Qualitative; The numbers are arbitrarily selected numerical codes for the categories and have no utility beyond
that.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Managerial decision making that considers environmental, societal, and financial impacts is known as sustainability

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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