Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data

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What is qualitative data?

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Qualitative data is information that describes qualities or characteristics and is often collected using the five senses.

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What is quantitative data?

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Quantitative data is information that can be measured and expressed numerically.

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Give an example of qualitative data.

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An example of qualitative data is 'The sky is blue.'

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Give an example of quantitative data.

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An example of quantitative data is 'There are 20 students in the classroom.'

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How is qualitative data collected?

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Qualitative data is collected using observations, interviews, and descriptions.

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How is quantitative data collected?

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Quantitative data is collected through measurements, surveys, and experiments.

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What does the 'N' in quantitative data stand for?

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The 'N' in quantitative data stands for 'numbers'.

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Is 'The flower is 8 cm tall' qualitative or quantitative data?

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Quantitative data.

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Is 'Dolphins have smooth skin' qualitative or quantitative data?

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Qualitative data.

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Is 'The plant has purple flowers' qualitative or quantitative data?

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Qualitative data.