During Winter, Red Foxes Hunt Small Rodents by Jumping into Thick

Multiple Choice

During winter, red foxes hunt small rodents by jumping into thick snow cover. Researchers report that a hunting trip lasts, on average, 19 minutes and involves, on average, 7 jumps. In a surprising finding, they report that 79% of all successful jumps are made in the northeast direction. Three variables are mentioned in this report. What is the best description of the first variable mentioned?

A) Quantitative and discrete
B) Quantitative and continuous
C) Categorical
D) Ordinal