Categorical vs. Quantitative Data

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What is Categorical Data?

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(qualitative data) Data that fits into one of several different groups or categories.

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What is Quantitative Data?

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(numerical data) Data that can be placed on a numerical scale and can be compared.

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What type of Data are we collecting when asking: 'What kind of pet do you have?'

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Categorical Data

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What type of Data are we collecting when asking: 'How many pets do you have?'

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Quantitative Data

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What type of Data are we collecting when asking: 'How much does your backpack weigh?'

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Quantitative Data

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What is an example of Categorical Data?

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Types of fruits: apples, oranges, bananas.

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What is an example of Quantitative Data?

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The number of students in a classroom.

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How can Categorical Data be represented visually?

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Using bar charts or pie charts.

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How can Quantitative Data be represented visually?

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Using histograms or line graphs.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics, while quantitative data represents numerical values.