Which of the following is an example of a quantitative variable?

A) The color of an automobile

B) A person's zip code

C) A person's height, recorded in inches

D) Both B and C

C) A person's height, recorded in inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Quantitative Variable:

A quantitative variable is a variable which can be measured and have a numeric outcome. That is the value of variable can be expressed with numbers. Foe example: age, length are examples of quantitative variables.

A) The color of an automobile

The color of car is not a quantitative variable as its outcome cannot be measured and expressed in value. It is a categorical variable.

B) A person's zip code

Some variables like zip codes take numerical values. But they are not considered quantitative. They are considered as a categorical variable because average of zip codes have no significance.

C) A person's height, recorded in inches

Height is a qualitative variable because it can be measured and its value is expressed in numbers.