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Qualitative Vs Quantitative Data

Qualitative data deals with descriptions that can be observed but not measured, such as colors, textures, smells, and tastes. Quantitative data deals with numbers that can be measured, such as lengths, weights, temperatures, and costs. The document provides examples of qualitative and quantitative data for an oil painting, latte, and freshman class. Qualitative data for the oil painting includes the colors and textures observed, while quantitative data includes specific measurements of the painting and frame. Qualitative data for the latte includes descriptive attributes, while quantitative data includes specific measurements of volume, temperature, and cost.

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Qualitative Vs Quantitative Data

Qualitative data deals with descriptions that can be observed but not measured, such as colors, textures, smells, and tastes. Quantitative data deals with numbers that can be measured, such as lengths, weights, temperatures, and costs. The document provides examples of qualitative and quantitative data for an oil painting, latte, and freshman class. Qualitative data for the oil painting includes the colors and textures observed, while quantitative data includes specific measurements of the painting and frame. Qualitative data for the latte includes descriptive attributes, while quantitative data includes specific measurements of volume, temperature, and cost.

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Qualitative vs Quantitative Data

Qualitative Data
Overview:
Deals with descriptions.

Data can be observed but
not measured.

Colors, textures, smells,
tastes, appearance, beauty,
etc.

Qualitative Quality

Quantitative Data
Overview:
Deals with numbers.

Data which can be
measured.

Length, height, area, volume,
weight, speed, time,
temperature, humidity, sound
levels, cost, members, ages,
etc.
Quantitative Quantity

Example 1: Oil Painting

Qualitative data:

*red/green color, gold frame
*smells old and musty
*texture shows brush strokes of oil paint
*peaceful scene of the country
*masterful brush strokes
Example 1: Oil Painting

Quantitative data:

*picture is 10" by 14
with frame 14" by 18
* weighs 8.5 pounds
surface area of painting is 140 sq.
in.
*cost $300
Example 2: Latte

Qualitative data:

*robust aroma
*frothy appearance
* strong taste
*glass cup
Example 2: Latte

Quantitative data:

*12 ounces of latte
*serving temperature 150
0
F.
*serving cup 7 inches in height
*cost $4.95


Example 3: Freshman Class

Qualitative data:

*friendly demeanors
*civic minded
*environmentalists
*positive school spirit


Example 3: Freshman Class

Quantitative data:

*672 students
*394 girls, 278 boys
*68% on honor roll
*150 students accelerated in
mathematics
Make one qualitative observation about the picture above.
Explain why this is a qualitative observation.

Make one quantitative observation about the picture above.
Explain why this is a quantitative observation.

Make one qualitative observation about the picture above.
Explain why this is a qualitative observation.

Make one quantitative observation about the picture above.
Explain why this is a quantitative observation.

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