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Difference between quantitative data and qualitative data


ANKUR SINGH 1st Aug, 2022
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rajeevanand843 1st Aug, 2022

Hello ankur

Quantitative data refers to any information that can be quantified, counted or measured, and given a numerical value.  Quantitative research is based on numeric data.  Example like

  • My best friend is 5 feet and 7 inches tall
  • They have size 6 feet
  • They weigh 63 kilograms
  • My best friend has one older sibling and two younger siblings
  • They have two cats
  • My best friend lives twenty miles away from me
  • They go swimming four times a week

You might have considered in above all mentioned example they are talking about some numbers or measurements which indicates quantity.

Qualitative data is descriptive, referring to things that can be observed but not measured—such as colors or emotions. Qualitative research focuses on the qualities of users—the 'why' behind the numbers. Example as

  • My best friend has curly brown hair
  • They have green eyes
  • My best friend is funny, loud, and a good listener
  • They can also be quite impatient and impulsive at times
  • My best friend drives a red car
  • They have a very friendly face and a contagious laugh

Here in every sentence they are indications of quality of that person so this are qualitative data.

Hope i was able to clear your doubt

All the best

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