Statistics (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321755936
ISBN 13: 978-0-32175-593-3

Chapter 1 - Statistics, Data, and Statistical Thinking - Exercises 1.1-1.33 - Understanding the Principles - Page 18: 1.5

Answer

Quantitative data are measurements involving a naturally occurring numerical scale, while qualitative data are measurements that cannot be measured on a natural numerical scale.

Work Step by Step

Quantitative data examples: length, height, weight, etc. Qualitative data examples: eye color, civil status, gender, etc.
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