DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS
TYPES OF DATA
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Qualitative
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Quantitative
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Favorite sport. Is this variable qualitative or quantitative? B. The variable is qualitative because it is a numerical measure.
Detailed explanation-2: -Birthplace and favorite color are examples of qualitative variables. Data are observed values for a variable. Quantitative data (or numerical data) are observations corresponding to a quantitative variable.
Detailed explanation-3: -Favorite rock group Is the variable qualitative or quantitative? A. The variable is qualitative because it is an attribute characteristic.
Detailed explanation-4: -Height, weight, response time, subjective rating of pain, temperature, and score on an exam are all examples of quantitative variables.
Detailed explanation-5: -Typically, a variable can describe either a quantitative or qualitative characteristic of an individual. Examples of quantitative characteristics are age, BMI, creatinine, and time from birth to death. Examples of qualitative characteristics are gender, race, genotype and vital status.