Question

ryan called each school in the district to determine whether or not they have a recycling program what is true about ryans data collection?
ryan conducted a survey where he asked about qualitative data
ryan conducted a survey where he asked about quantitative data
ryan conducted an observational study where he asked about qualitative data
ryan conducted an observational study where he asked about quantitative data

Explanation:

• A survey involves asking questions. Here Ryan called each school (asked a question: whether or not they have a recycling program).
• Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics. The presence or absence of a recycling program is a qualitative characteristic (not a numerical quantity). Observational study would involve watching without directly asking (Ryan asked, so it's a survey).

Answer:

Ryan conducted a survey where he asked about qualitative data.