6.9 (Pgs. 422-424)

Question 1

Quantitative data

Answer 1

Information that can be counted, measured, or sequenced by a numeric value.

Question 2

Population Composition

Answer 2

In addition to showing where people live, this gives a description of people’s income, age, gender, ethnicity, race, family size, and other details.

Question 3

Census Tract

Answer 3

Contiguous geographic regions that function as the foundation of a census.

Question 4

Census Block

Answer 4

Often very small in a densely populated urban area, consisting of a single block bounded by four streets.

Question 5

Qualitative data

Answer 5

Based primarily on surveys, field studies, photos, videos, and interviews from people who provide personal perceptions and meaningful descriptions.