Which of the following is an example of an interval variable. A. The number of earthquakes that occurred last year that affected California. B. The high temperature yesterday in Columbia (measured in degrees Fahrenheit). C. The amount of rain (in inches) that fell last night in Columbia. D. The number of days last year the Columbia Public Schools were closed due to inclimate weather. E. None of the above.

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Nataly Cole

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25 November, 15:25

Which of the following is an example of an interval variable. A. The number of earthquakes that occurred last year that affected California. B. The high temperature yesterday in Columbia (measured in degrees Fahrenheit). C. The amount of rain (in inches) that fell last night in Columbia. D. The number of days last year the Columbia Public Schools were closed due to inclimate weather. E. None of the above.

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Evelyn Marks · Answer 1

B. The high temperature yesterday in Columbia (measured in degrees Fahrenheit).

Explanation:

An interval variable is a one where the difference between two values is meaningful. The difference between a temperature of 100 degrees and 90 degrees is the same difference as between 90 degrees and 80 degrees.