Ordinal data has a distinct order or natural sequence. An example is survey data collected in response to the question like this:
How old are you?
- Under 18
- 19-25
- 26-40
- 41-60
- 60+
The chart above shows how the data can be plotted in an Excel column chart that follows the natural order.
Another example of ordinal data is data collected with a rating scale like:
How satisfied are you with your internet provider?
1 - Very unsatisfied
2 - Mostly unsatisfied
3 - Indifferent
4 - Usually satisfied
5 - Very satisfied
