Question

kira looked through online census information to determine the average number of people living in the homes in her city. what is true about kiras data collection?

kira used an observational study where the data is qualitative.
kira used an observational study where the data is quantitative.
kira used published data that is qualitative.
kira used published data that is quantitative.

Explanation:

1. Analyze data type: The number of people in homes is a numerical value, so the data is quantitative (not qualitative, which is non - numerical like descriptions).
2. Analyze data source: Kira looked through online census information, which is published data (not an observational study where she would be collecting data by observing directly).

Answer:

D. Kira used published data that is quantitative.