Question

distinguishing between quantitative and qualitative data
which surveys illustrate an example of qualitative data? check all that apply.
□ the time, in minutes, it took students to finish their exams
□ the eye color of students involved in after - school activities
□ the characteristics of different types of birds
□ the scores on the last exam
□ the weights of different books

Explanation:

Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities. Eye color is a qualitative characteristic (e.g., blue, brown), and characteristics of different types of birds (e.g., beak shape, plumage color) are also qualitative. Quantitative data is numerical. Time (in minutes) is numerical (quantitative), scores on an exam (numerical) are quantitative, and weights (numerical) are quantitative.

Answer:

• the eye color of students involved in after - school activities
• the characteristics of different types of birds