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Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms?

ASocio-economic status
BNumerical aptitude
CHeight
DProfessional attitude ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Professional attitude
Explanation

Professional attitude cannot be directly expressed in quantitative terms, being a qualitative disposition.

It reflects an orientation or feeling that resists a natural numerical measure.

Socio-economic status can be quantified through an index of income, education and occupation.

Numerical aptitude is measured as a test score and is clearly quantitative.

Height is a physical magnitude measured on a ratio scale.

Attitudes are usually approximated indirectly through rating scales rather than direct measurement.

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