QUALITATIVE VS

QUANTITATIVE
Qualitative vs Quantitative Data
Qualitative Data Quantitative Data
Overview: Overview:
Deals with descriptions. Deals with numbers.

Data can be observed but Data which can be

not measured. measured.

Colors, textures, smells, Length, height, area, volume,

tastes, appearance, beauty, weight, speed, time,
etc. temperature, humidity, sound
levels, cost, members, ages,
Qualitative Quality etc.
Quantitative Quantity
Example 1: Oil Painting Example 1: Oil Painting

Qualitative data: Quantitative data:

*red/green color, gold frame *picture is 10" by 14

*smells old and musty with frame 14" by 18
*texture shows brush strokes of oil paint * weighs 8.5 pounds
*peaceful scene of the country surface area of painting is 140 sq.
*masterful brush strokes in.
*cost $300
Example 2: Latte Example 2: Latte

Qualitative data: Quantitative data:

*robust aroma *12 ounces of latte

*frothy appearance *serving temperature 1500 F.
* strong taste *serving cup 7 inches in height
*glass cup *cost $4.95
Example 3: Freshman Class Example 3: Freshman Class

Qualitative data: Quantitative data:

*friendly demeanors *672 students

*civic minded *394 girls, 278 boys
*environmentalists *68% on honor roll
*positive school spirit *150 students accelerated in
mathematics
Make one qualitative observation about the picture above.
Explain why this is a qualitative observation.

Make one quantitative observation about the picture above.

Explain why this is a quantitative observation.
Make one qualitative observation about the picture above.
Explain why this is a qualitative observation.

Make one quantitative observation about the picture above.

Explain why this is a quantitative observation.
 SEATWORK
Determine which of the following
statements are quantitative and
which are qualitative.
1. The cup had a mass of 454
grams.
2. The temperature outside is 250
C.
3. It is warm outside.
4. The tree is 30 feet
tall.
5. The building has 25
stories.
 6. The building is taller
than the tree.
7. The sidewalk is long.
8. The sidewalk is 100
meters long.
 9. The race was over
quickly.
10. The race was
over in 10 minutes.