Distinguish between variables and attributes? 6 points with bases of distinction
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The differences between variables and attributes are:
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The differences between variables and attributes are:
Basis of distinction | Variables | Attributes |
Definition | Variables are the characteristics which can be measured and expressed in quantitative or numerical terms. | Attributes are the characteristics which are qualitative in nature and cannot be measured in numerical terms. |
Example | For example- height, weight etc. | For example- intelligence, honesty. |
Measurement | Variables can be measured in numeric terms. | Attributes cannot be measured in numerical terms, we can only find out whether an attribute is present or not in a given population. |
Classification | It can be classified into two categories:-i) Individual series ii) Frequency distribution series. |
It can be classified as i) simple classification or ii) manifold classification. |
Marketing perspective | In marketing, variables represent buyer's perspective. For example- customers of different age groups require different products | In marketing, attributes represent manufacturers or sellers perspective. For example - to determine features of the product to please the customer. |
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