Understanding Qualitative and Quantitative Data

Mr. Mathers explains the difference between qualitative and quantitative data, focusing on their characteristics and types. Quantitative data is divided into discrete and continuous, while qualitative data is based on sensory information or categorization. The video includes examples and exercises to help students differentiate between these data types. It concludes with a real-world application, analyzing data from the Black Lives Matter movement.

What type of data deals with numbers and quantities?

• Descriptive

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Categorical

Which type of quantitative data involves whole numbers?

• Discrete

• Fractional

• Continuous

• Qualitative

What is qualitative data primarily concerned with?

• Numbers

• Measurements

• Quantities

• Qualities

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• Height in meters

• Weight in kilograms

• Number of students

• Color of a flower

54.4 centimeters is an example of which type of data?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Discrete

• Categorical

If a football team scores 53 points, what type of data is this?

• Categorical

• Discrete

• Continuous

• Qualitative

What sense is used to gather qualitative data when something smells?

• Sight

• Smell

• Hearing

• Touch

Which of the following is a qualitative observation?

• The length is 10 meters

• The solution is blue

• The mixture is 5 liters

• The temperature is 30°C

In the context of the Black Lives Matter movement, what type of data is 'non-violent protest'?

• Qualitative

• Discrete

• Quantitative

• Continuous

How would you classify the data '2400 locations'?

• Categorical

• Qualitative

• Continuous

• Discrete