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Quantitative Data

Quantitative data refers to numerical data that can be analyzed statistically. It involves collecting data in the form of numbers or counts, such as test scores, ages, weights, or number of people. Quantitative data is used to quantify problems and answer questions about quantity, and allows for mathematical analysis and statistical testing. It has advantages like reduced bias and producing accurate results, but also limitations like lacking context. Common types are discrete data from counting and continuous data from measuring. Quantitative data is generally preferred over qualitative data for research due to its statistical analyzability.

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Quantitative Data

Quantitative data refers to numerical data that can be analyzed statistically. It involves collecting data in the form of numbers or counts, such as test scores, ages, weights, or number of people. Quantitative data is used to quantify problems and answer questions about quantity, and allows for mathematical analysis and statistical testing. It has advantages like reduced bias and producing accurate results, but also limitations like lacking context. Common types are discrete data from counting and continuous data from measuring. Quantitative data is generally preferred over qualitative data for research due to its statistical analyzability.

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Meaning of Data: Data means observations or evidences (Awogbemi & Oguntade, 2010).

Data
a set of observations (a set of possible outcomes); most data can be put into two groups:
qualitative (an attribute whose value is indicated by a label) or quantitative (an attribute whose
value is indicated by a number).
Quantitative Data
Definition: This is a data in which numerical values can be assigned. It is the value of data in the
form of counts or numbers where each data set has a unique numerical value. This data is any
quantifiable information that researchers can use for mathematical calculations and statistical
analysis to make real-life decisions based on these mathematical derivations.
They are always numbers. It is the result of counting or measuring attributes of a population.
Examples: Scores of students in an examination, ages of students in school, number of leaves on
a tree, achievement, intelligent, attitude, height, weight, amount of money, pulse rate, weight,
number of people living in your town, and number of students who take statistics
Purpose: It is employed to formulate new theory or principle. It consists of participant’s
responses that are coded, categorized, and reduced to numbers so that these data may be
manipulated for statistical analysis.
Quantitative data is used when a researcher needs to quantify a problem, and answers questions
like “what,” “how many,” and “how often.” This type of data is frequently used in math
calculations, algorithms, or statistical analysis.
Presentation: Charts, graphics, tables
Types: 1. Discrete. Data is discrete if it is the result of counting (such as the number of students
of a given ethnic group in a class or the number of books on a shelf).
2. Continuous. Data is continuous if it is the result of measuring (such as distance
traveled or weight of luggage).
Advantages:
1. Conduct in-depth research: Since quantitative data can be statistically analyzed, it is
highly likely that the research will be detailed.
2. Minimum bias: There are instances in research, where personal bias is involved which
leads to incorrect results. Due to the numerical nature of quantitative data, personal bias
is reduced to a great extent.
3. Accurate results: As the results obtained are objective in nature, they are extremely
accurate.
Disadvantages of Quantitative Data
1. Restricted information: Because quantitative data is not descriptive, it becomes difficult
for researchers to make decisions based solely on the collected information.
2. Depends on question types: Bias in results is dependent on the question types included
to collect quantitative data. The researcher’s knowledge of questions and the objective of
research are exceedingly important while collecting quantitative data.

Pros of quantitative data:


 Quantitative data is less susceptible to bias than qualitative data.
 It can be tested and checked, and anyone can replicate both an experiment and its results.
 Quantitative data is relatively quick and easy to collect.
Cons of quantitative data:
 Quantitative data typically lacks context. In other words, it tells you what something is
but not why it is.
 Conclusions drawn from quantitative research are only applicable to the particular case
studied, and any generalized conclusions are only hypotheses

Differences between Quantitative and Qualitative Data

Quantitative Data Qualitative Data

Associated with numbers Associated with details

Implemented when data can be segregated into


Implemented when data is numerical
well-defined groups

Collected data can just be observed and not


Collected data can be statistically analyzed
evaluated

Examples: Height, Weight, Time, Price, Examples: Scents, Appearance, Beauty, Colors,
Temperature, etc. Flavors, etc.

Researchers prefer quantitative date over qualitative data because it lends itself more easily to
mathematical analysis.
References:
Surendran, A. (2023). Quantitative Data: What It Is, Types & Examples. Question Pro.
https://www.questionpro.com/blog/quantitative-data/
Dean, S. & Illowsky, B. (2021). Introductory Statistics (4th ed.). OpenStax College.
Cooper, D. & Schindler, P. (2013). Business Research Methods (12 th ed.). Mcgraw-hill Us Higher
Ed, 2013.
Abdurrahman, M. (2017). Introduction to Research Methodology & Statistics: A Guide for
Students and Supervisors. Ahmadu Bello University Press.

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