Consider the variable, type of birth control practiced (

e.

g., an IUD, condoms, none, etc). Which measure of variability is best suited to describe variation in the distribution of this variable?

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Cali Rivera

7 August, 22:12

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Jaqueline Estes · Answer 1

Since "type of birth control" is a nominal variable (having no quantitative value), the mode would be the best measure for it.

Consider the variable, type of birth control practiced (e.g., an IUD, condoms, none, etc). Which measure of variability is best suited to describe variation in the distribution of this variable?