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 characteristics or qualities, such as colors, textures, and opinions.

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What is quantitative data?

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Quantitative data refers to numerical information that can be measured and expressed in numbers, such as height, weight, and temperature.

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Give an example of qualitative data.

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An example of qualitative data is the color of marbles in a jar.

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Give an example of quantitative data.

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An example of quantitative data is the mass of a chocolate cake measured as 250 g.

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What type of observations are based on characteristics like color or texture?

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These are qualitative observations.

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Which variable is most likely to be quantitative: temperature, color, or texture?

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Temperature is most likely to be quantitative.

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What is the primary difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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The primary difference is that qualitative data describes qualities and characteristics, 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, surveys, observations, and open-ended questions.

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How can quantitative data be collected?

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Quantitative data can be collected through experiments, surveys with closed-ended questions, and measurements.

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What is an example of a quantitative observation?

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An example of a quantitative observation is stating that a bug is 5 cm long.