Understanding Quantitative and Qualitative Data

The video tutorial explains the differences between quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data involves numbers and measurements, such as counting apples or measuring height. Qualitative data focuses on qualities and characteristics, like favorite colors or movie preferences, which are described with words. The tutorial provides examples and practice exercises to help viewers distinguish between these data types, emphasizing that quantitative data can be measured or counted, while qualitative data is described with words.

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?

• The sweetness of an apple

• The type of apple

• The number of apples in a basket

• The color of an apple

What type of data is described by the taste of your favorite ice cream?

• Quantitative

• Numerical

• Qualitative

• Statistical

If you are measuring the distance between two locations, what type of data are you dealing with?

• Qualitative

• Categorical

• Quantitative

• Descriptive

Which of the following would be considered qualitative data?

• The weight of a book

• The height of a building

• The genre of a movie

• The number of pages in a book

What is the main difference between quantitative and qualitative data?

• Quantitative data is subjective, while qualitative data is objective.

• Quantitative data involves numbers and measurements, while qualitative data involves descriptions and characteristics.

• Quantitative data is described with words, while qualitative data is numerical.

• Quantitative data is based on observations, while qualitative data is measured.