Qualitative Data and Quantitative Data
Example 1: Oil Painting
Qualitative data:
Quantitative data:
Example 2: Latte
Qualitative data:
Quantitative data:
Example 3: Freshman Class
Qualitative data:
Quantitative data:
Overview: Deals with descriptions.
Overview: Deals with numbers.
Example 1: Oil Painting
Qualitative data:
- blue/green color, gold frame
- smells old and musty
- texture shows brush strokes of oil paint
- peaceful scene of the country
- masterful brush strokes
Quantitative data:
- picture is 10" by 14"
- with frame 14" by 18"
- weighs 8.5 pounds
- surface area of painting is 140 sq. in.
- cost $300
Example 2: Latte
Qualitative data:
- robust aroma
- frothy appearance
- strong taste
- burgundy cup
Quantitative data:
- 12 ounces of latte
- serving temperature 150º F.
- serving cup 7 inches in height
- cost $4.95
Example 3: Freshman Class
Qualitative data:
- friendly demeanors
- civic minded
- environmentalists
- positive school spirit
Quantitative data:
- 672 students
- 394 girls, 278 boys
- 68% on honor roll
- 150 students accelerated in mathematics
Overview: Deals with descriptions.
- Data can be observed but not measured.
- Colors, textures, smells, tastes, appearance, beauty, etc.
- Qualitative Quality
Overview: Deals with numbers.
- Data which can be measured.
- Length, height, area, volume, weight, speed, time, temperature, humidity, sound levels, cost, members, ages, etc.
- Quantitative Quantity