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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