Qualitative vs Quantitative

What are the two main types of data discussed?

• Discrete and Continuous

• Quantitative and Qualitative

• Numerical and Descriptive

• Countable and Measurable

Which characteristic best describes quantitative data?

• Descriptive

• Numerical

• Observational

• Word-based

What is the primary difference between discrete and continuous quantitative data?

• Discrete data is descriptive, while continuous data is numerical.

• Discrete data can be counted, while continuous data can be measured.

• Discrete data uses words, while continuous data uses numbers.

• Discrete data is always whole numbers, while continuous data includes fractions.

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• The number of pets in a house

• The temperature outside

• The color of a house

• The weight of a cat

Which would be an example of quantitative data about the cat? (Select any that apply.)

• The cat has four paws.

• The cat is yellow.

• The cat weighs 10 pounds.

• The cat is soft.

• It is a cat.

Which would be an example of quantitative data about the cat? (Select any that apply.)

• The cat has four paws.

• The cat is yellow.

• The cat weighs 10 pounds.

• The cat is soft.

• It is a cat.

Answer explanation

The fact that it is a cat is not a description about a cat; therefore, it is not considered an observation of the cat.