Qualitative vs Quantitative Data

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What is qualitative data?

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Qualitative data refers to non-numerical information that describes qualities or characteristics, often gathered through observations and interviews.

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What is quantitative data?

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Quantitative data refers to numerical information that can be measured and expressed mathematically, often collected through surveys and experiments.

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Give an example of qualitative data.

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An example of qualitative data is describing the color, texture, or smell of an object.

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Give an example of quantitative data.

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An example of quantitative data is measuring the height of a plant in centimeters.

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What type of observations use numbers?

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Quantitative observations use numbers.

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What type of observations use the senses?

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Qualitative observations use the senses.

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Which of the following is a quantitative variable: age, color, or texture?

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Age is a quantitative variable.

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Which of the following is a qualitative variable: temperature, flavor, or weight?

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Flavor is a qualitative variable.

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What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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The main difference is that qualitative data describes qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

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How can qualitative data be collected?

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Qualitative data can be collected through interviews, open-ended surveys, and observations.