Quantitative data involves measurements and numbers. This kind of data describes FACTS. Data that is always the same no matter who records it (10inches in France is equal to 10inches in Canada is equal to 10inches in Turkey is equal to 10inches in Japan) It is not an opinion or a belief that can be disputed. (some people think that hairless cats are beautiful, some people think they look like a demon, some people think they look like a hairless rat, some people think they look more like a hairless squirrel)
examples: Weight, height, volume, density, age, length, width, speed, diameter, circumference, area, mass
a quantitative description of my big brother:
10 fingers
10 toes
250 pounds
5 feet 11 inches tall
can bench press 150 pounds
has size 11 shoes
20 years old
male
quantitative data = quantity qualitative data = quality
:
Qualitative data is more related to senses, feelings, opinions, and intuition and is not involved in numbers and measurements.
Do you know what the game "20 Questions" is? If not search for "20Q" online.
An example of a qualitative approach.
I'm going to describe something like I have never seen it before.
When I try to hold it in my hands, most of it slips through my fingers.
It does not have a taste or a smell. And it didn't make me sick.
It has no colors in it.
I can see through it.
At a certain angle, I can see my reflection.
When I shake it, it takes a while to stop moving.
It warms up when I have held a little of it in my hand for a while.
When I put it on dirt or sand it disappears.
When I put it on the floor, it made the floor slick and slippery.
It's water! (yeah. I know it's lame. Let me try again.)
Quantative approach for describing my cat:
Female
domestic shorthair Orange mackerel tabby
green eyes
mixed breed
1year 3 months old
7.3 lbs
22inches long including 7 inch tail
Qualitative approach for describing my cat:
Girl
rusty orange and creamy white with white mittens
olive green eyes
calico mom and orange dad
friendly
playful
curious
active
dog hater
lizard chaser
indoor only cat
has very expressive ears
is a one-person cat
examples: Weight, height, volume, density, age, length, width, speed, diameter, circumference, area, mass
a quantitative description of my big brother:
10 fingers
10 toes
250 pounds
5 feet 11 inches tall
can bench press 150 pounds
has size 11 shoes
20 years old
male
quantitative data = quantity qualitative data = quality
:
Qualitative data is more related to senses, feelings, opinions, and intuition and is not involved in numbers and measurements.
Do you know what the game "20 Questions" is? If not search for "20Q" online.
An example of a qualitative approach.
I'm going to describe something like I have never seen it before.
When I try to hold it in my hands, most of it slips through my fingers.
It does not have a taste or a smell. And it didn't make me sick.
It has no colors in it.
I can see through it.
At a certain angle, I can see my reflection.
When I shake it, it takes a while to stop moving.
It warms up when I have held a little of it in my hand for a while.
When I put it on dirt or sand it disappears.
When I put it on the floor, it made the floor slick and slippery.
It's water! (yeah. I know it's lame. Let me try again.)
Quantative approach for describing my cat:
Female
domestic shorthair Orange mackerel tabby
green eyes
mixed breed
1year 3 months old
7.3 lbs
22inches long including 7 inch tail
Qualitative approach for describing my cat:
Girl
rusty orange and creamy white with white mittens
olive green eyes
calico mom and orange dad
friendly
playful
curious
active
dog hater
lizard chaser
indoor only cat
has very expressive ears
is a one-person cat
