Question

Distinguish between quantitative data and qualitative data. Give two examples of each.

Answer 1

Quantitative data refers to the data which can be measured in numerical terms, e.g., daily temperature, heights and weights of individuals, prices of goods, income of individuals are quantitative data.

Qualitative data are the data or facts which cannot be measured directly in numerical terms. e.g., beauty, intelligence, learning skills are qualitative data.