5 Questions
What type of data is the distance between two points?
Continuous numerical
Which type of data is descriptive based on observations and uses words to describe it?
Qualitative
What is an example of quantitative data?
Michael's height being six feet
Which type of numerical data is based on whole numbers or zero, and cannot have any number in between?
Discrete numerical
What type of data deals with words and descriptions?
Qualitative
Study Notes
- The text discusses the difference between two types of data: quantitative and qualitative.
- Quantitative data is numerical data that can be counted or measured.
- Discrete numerical data is based on whole numbers or zero, and cannot have any number in between (e.g. eight cats).
- Continuous numerical data can be measured and doesn't have to be an integer or whole number (e.g. distance between two points).
- Qualitative data is descriptive data based on observations and uses words to describe it.
- Qualitative data can be descriptive based on the five senses (visual, tactile, taste, auditory, and olfactory).
- Examples of qualitative data include: the texture of the cat's fur being rough, the color of the cat's fur being black, Michael's height being six feet, and the volume of a sound being low or high.
- Quantitative data deals with numbers and measurement, while qualitative data deals with words and descriptions.
This quiz explores the differences between quantitative and qualitative data, including examples of each type. It covers the characteristics of discrete and continuous numerical data as well as the descriptive nature of qualitative data.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
