Types of Data

Question 1

Parameter

Answer 1

A numerical measurement describing some characteristic of a population. i.g. - all 2223 souls aboard the Titantic

Question 2

Statistic

Answer 2

A numerical measurement describing some characteristic of sample.

Question 3

Qualatative Data

Answer 3

Distinct categories according some characteristic; i.g. - zip code, gender.

Question 4

Quantative Data

Answer 4

Numerical in nature and can be ordered or ranked.

Question 5

Discrete Data

Answer 5

Values can be counted; there are gaps between the values.

Question 6

Continuous Data

Answer 6

Assumes all values between any two specific values.