Categorical vs. Quantitative Data

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

• Categorical Data

• Quantitative Data

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

• Categorical Data

• Quantitative Data

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

What is Categorical Data?

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

• (numerical) Data that can be placed on a numerical scale or can be compared.

• Data that can't be collected.

• A type of cat.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

What is Quantitative Data?

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

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

• Data that can't be collected.

• Data that has Q's in it.

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

What type of Data are we collecting when asking: "Where were you born?"

• Categorical Data

• Quantitative Data

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

• Categorical Data

• Quantitative Data

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

How well do you understand the difference between categorical and quantitative data?

• Extremely Well

• Well

• Ok

• Not well

A teacher surveyed 20 students from 4 grades to decide which game to play on the last day of school. The table shows the results.

The teacher will choose the same game for all 44 grades. Which conclusions are supported by the survey results?

Most students want to play soccer. ​ (a)  

Students in grades 7 and 8 like soccer more than baseball.​ (b)  

The data will not help the teacher choose a game. ​ (c)  

• NOT Supported
• Supported

Tags

7.SP