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.

What is quantitative data and how can it be identified?

Can you provide examples of qualitative data?

What type of data is represented by shoe sizes and why?

Why is favorite color considered qualitative data?

How would you differentiate between quantitative and qualitative data?