Categorical Data
Jargon-Free Definition
Data sorted into groups or labels.
QCAA/AC9 Definition
Data that is organised into categories rather than measured numerically.
Examples of Word Use in School
- Sort the survey answers as categorical data.
- Display the categorical data in a bar chart.
- Identify the categories in the table.
Mathematical Definition
Data values that represent classes or groups, such as colour, type, or preference, rather than numerical measurement.