Qualitative Vs. Quantitative Data Mrs. Stewart Honors Biology Central Magnet School
Overview: Deals with descriptions. Data can be observed but not measured. Colors, textures, smells, tastes, appearance, beauty, etc. Qualitative → Quality Qualitative Data
Quantitative Data 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
Latte` Qualitative Data: Frothy Steamy Smells yummy Red coffee mug French Vanilla flavor Quantitative Data: 8 oz coffee Cost $4.29 Serving temperature 150 degrees Serving cup is 7 in tall
PRACTICE TIME Take out a piece of paper List the required data for the next two slides and bring to class on block day
T-shirts Qualitative Data: List 4 pieces of qualitative data about this t-shirt Quantitative Data: List 4 pieces of quantitative data about this t-shirt
Oil Painting Think – Pair - Share List 3-4 Qualitative data List 3-4 Quantitative data