Types Of Data Flashcards
What is the definition of data?
Data is information that is collected and analyzed.
True or False: Qualitative data is numerical.
False
What type of data is used to describe characteristics or qualities?
Qualitative data
Fill in the blank: Quantitative data can be ______ or ______.
discrete, continuous
What is an example of qualitative data?
Colors, names, or labels
Which type of data is represented by numbers?
Quantitative data
True or False: Discrete data can take any value within a range.
False
What is an example of quantitative data?
Height, weight, or temperature
What type of data is used for counting?
Discrete data
Which type of data can be measured on a scale?
Continuous data
Fill in the blank: Continuous data can take any value in a ______.
range
True or False: Data can be both qualitative and quantitative.
True
What is the primary purpose of collecting data?
To analyze and make informed decisions
What type of data is often used in surveys?
Qualitative data
Which type of data is typically used in scientific experiments?
Quantitative data
