Qualitative vs Quantitative Analysis

This video tutorial explains the differences between qualitative and quantitative data. Qualitative data involves descriptions that can be observed but not measured, such as colors and textures. Quantitative data involves numbers and measurements, like length and weight. The video provides examples using an old shoe, a latte, and a sophomore class to illustrate how both types of data can be used to describe objects and groups. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the key concepts.

What type of data deals with descriptions that can be observed but not measured?

• Statistical

• Numerical

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• Weight

• Age

• Height

• Color

Quantitative data is associated with which of the following?

• Qualities

• Descriptions

• Observations

• Numbers

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following is NOT an example of quantitative data?

• Smell

• Temperature

• Cost

• Length

What is a qualitative description of an old shoe?

• Dirty

• 35 dollars

• Two laces

• Size 7

What is a quantitative measurement of an old shoe?

• Size 7

• Black sole

• Smelly

• Red laces

What is a qualitative description of a latte?

• 150 degrees Fahrenheit

• Frothy appearance

• 4.95 dollars

• 12 ounces

What is a quantitative measurement of a latte?

• Glass cup

• Robust aroma

• 7 inches tall

• Strong taste

What is a qualitative description of the sophomore class?

• Friendly demeanors

• 672 students

• 68 on honor roll

• 394 boys

What is a quantitative measurement of the sophomore class?

• Civic minded

• 624 enrolled in physical science

• Environmentalists

• Positive school spirit