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Briefly explain specifically why categorical and quantitative variables require different methods in order to describe their distributions. A...

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Briefly explain specifically why categorical andquantitative variables require different methodsin order to describe their distributions.

A correct answer will accurately address BOTH types of variablesand clearly explain the REASONS these two types of variablesREQUIRE different methods.

  • Be sure to address WHY the methods differ not just WHATmethods are used in each case.

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Categorical and Quantitative variables require different methods in order to describe their distribution Why Hmm lets think Categorical variable is represented by probability mass function which represent the probability that the variable will take that value Since the categorical values can ONLY take their values in countable set we can have this luxury For a set of points we    See Answer
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