University Students Dataset Analysis

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From the data given, the age of the students would be the variables since variables represent data that cannot be measured empirically. The cases would be the qualification entry requirements to the university since it is the subject matter of the analysis, and unlike the age of the students, it can be measured empirically.

Student number Qualification on entry to University Score in Quantitative skills test Degree Course Age
1 Overseas 19 BABS 14
2 A levels etc 19 BABM 13
3 A levels etc 18 BABS 8
4 HE award 23 BABM 11
5 A levels etc 20 BScBIT 10
6 A levels etc 22 BAMBI 7
7 A levels etc 19 BAIBL 13
8 A levels etc 19 BABS 11
9 A levels etc 32 BABS 11
10 Other 28 BABSPT 4
11 HE award 31 BABSPT 6
12 Access/Foundation 29 BABIMF 8
13 Access/Foundation 25 BABS 10
14 Overseas 26 BABS 10
15 Other 23 BAIBL 15
Dataset

The data above can be used to answer the following two questions:
a. Are students between the age of 11 – 12 years qualified to join the university through the A levels requirements?
b. Is it true that the majority of the students who possess A levels requirements have chosen to take BABS degree courses?