DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS
TYPES OF DATA
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Qualitative
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Quantitiative
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Gender can be either male or female and is called a qualitative variable or a categorical variable. Height and weight can be any numerical value and are called a quantitative value.
Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of qualitative characteristics are gender, race, genotype and vital status. Qualitative variables are also called categorical variables.
Detailed explanation-3: -1. Gender (male/female) is not a quantitative variable.
Detailed explanation-4: -Quantitative research deals with numbers and statistics, while qualitative research deals with words and meanings. Quantitative methods allow you to systematically measure variables and test hypotheses. Qualitative methods allow you to explore concepts and experiences in more detail.
Detailed explanation-5: -Nominal data are used to label variables without any quantitative value. Common examples include male/female (albeit somewhat outdated), hair color, nationalities, names of people, and so on.