nominal variable
[ˈnɒmɪnəl ˈvɛriəbəl]
nounfemininepl: nominal variables / variáveis nominais
variável nominal
1. A categorical variable in statistics that represents data divided into distinct categories with no inherent order or ranking; categories can only be named or labeled, not measured or compared numerically
Gender is a nominal variable because its categories (male, female, non-binary) have no natural ordering or numerical value.
Gênero é uma variável nominal porque suas categorias (masculino, feminino, não-binário) não têm uma ordem natural ou valor numérico.
2. A type of qualitative variable used in statistical analysis where the data consists of names, labels, or categories without quantitative meaning
In the survey, brand preference is treated as a nominal variable with categories like Apple, Samsung, and Google.
Na pesquisa, preferência de marca é tratada como uma variável nominal com categorias como Apple, Samsung e Google.
This is technical terminology primarily used in academic, research, and statistical analysis contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is fundamental to university-level statistics, social sciences, and data analysis courses. In Brazil, the term is widely taught in engineering, psychology, and business programs. The concept is crucial for understanding research methodology and data analysis in both Brazilian and American academic institutions.
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