A transportation analyst investigated public commuting preferences and attitudes towards electric vehicles (EVs). They used an online questionnaire to collect data from a sample of city commuters. Some of the data collected is presented below in the tables.
Table 1: Commuter awareness
| Do you actively consider the carbon footprint of your daily commute? | |
|---|---|
| 'yes' | 'no' |
| 168 | 82 |
Table 2: Public transport usage by commute distance
| Do you use public transport for your main daily commute? | ||
|---|---|---|
| 'yes' | 'no' | |
| Under 10 km commute | 94 | 36 |
| 10 km and over commute | 52 | 68 |
Table 3: Most preferred alternative transport technology
| Technology | Number of commuters |
|---|---|
| Electric Vehicles (EV) | 88 |
| Hydrogen Fuel Cell | 32 |
| Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid | 56 |
| Biofuels | 14 |
| Electric Micromobility (e-bikes/scooters) | 60 |
Identify the level of measurement of the data collected in this study. Justify your answer.
