12ENC - 1.1 - Quantitative and qualitative data

What is quantitative data?

• Descriptive data that cannot be measured

• Numerical data that can be measured and compared using mathematical methods

• Data that only consists of words and symbols

• Data that is subjective and opinion-based

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• Height in centimeters

• Population size

• A person's favorite holiday destination

• Temperature in Celsius

What type of data is used to draw conclusions and make predictions?

• Qualitative data

• Descriptive data

• Quantitative data

• Nominal data

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of quantitative data?

• It can be expressed in numbers

• It is used to identify patterns and trends

• It cannot be measured mathematically

• It is often collected through surveys and experiments

What type of data is used to understand experiences and perspectives?

• Ordinal data

• Quantitative data

• Interval data

• Qualitative data

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?

• Brand perception (luxury, budget)

• Shoe size

• Customer satisfaction (very satisfied, somewhat satisfied)

• Religious beliefs

How is qualitative data often represented?

• Using numerical data types such as integers and decimals

• Using categorical data types such as strings and characters

• Using mathematical formulas

• Only through graphs and charts

Which of these questions is best answered using quantitative data?

• Why do students prefer online learning?

• What is the average test score in a class?

• How do employees feel about their job?

• What is the meaning of a customer review?

What is a common method of collecting qualitative data?

• Conducting surveys with numerical scales

• Using mathematical formulas

• Conducting interviews and observations

• Measuring temperature changes

What type of data is often displayed using bar graphs, pie charts, and scatter plots?

• Quantitative data

• Categorical data

• Interval data

• Nominal data