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Quantitative data vs Qualitative data

Quantitative data

Defined as the value of data in the form of counts or numbers where each data-set has unique
numerical value associated with it, this data is any quantifiable information that can be used for
mathematical calculations and statistical analysis, such in real-life decisions can be made based
on these mathematical derivations. Quantitative data is used to answer questions such as” how
many?”, “how often?”, “how much?”. This data can be verified and is can also conveniently
evaluated using mathematical techniques.

For example, there are quantities corresponding to various parameters, for instance, “how
much did that laptop cost? “is a question which will collect quantitative data. There are values
associated with most measuring parameters such as pounds or kilograms for weight, dollar for
cost etc.

Qualitative data

Qualitative data is defined as the data that approximates and characterizes, can be observed
and recorded. This data type is non-numerical in nature

, this type of data is collected through methods of observations, one-to-one interviews,


conducting focus groups, and similar methods Qualitative data in statistics is also known as
categorical data that can be arranged categorically based on the attributes and properties of a
thing or a phenomenon.

For example, think of a student reading a paragraph from a book during one of the class
sessions, A teacher who is listening to the reading gives feedback on how the child read that
paragraph. If the teacher gives feedback based on fluency, intonation, throw of words, clarity in
pronunciation without giving a grade to the child, this is considered as an example of
Qualitative data.

It’s pretty easy to understand the difference between Qualitative and Qualitative data.
Qualitative data does not include numbers in its definition of traits, whereas quantitative data is
all about numbers.

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