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Why do scientists use quantitative data more often than qualitative?
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∙ 13y ago
They are usually trying to 'prove' a theory, and sheer numbers of proof quiets the nay-sayers. So by THAT guideline, we should all eat feces, as untold zillions of flies CAN'T be wrong! :)
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∙ 13y ago
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What is Qualitative and quantitative methods?
They are methods for analysing statistics in which that data are, respectively, qualitative and quantitative.
Difference between qualitative and quantitative?
Qualitative and quantitative data are both 2 important types of data. Qualitative data is data based on observation and description. An easy way to remember this, Qualitative ---> QUALity. Examples of qualitative data are when you record colors, smells, textures, etc... Quantitative data is based on numerical values. An easy way to remember this, Quantitative ---> QUANTity. An example of quantitative data are any type of numerical values.
Is a social security number qualitative or quantitative data?
qualitative
Compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative data?
quantitative = numbers qualitative = not numbers (e.g. gender, state, ...)
Compare Quantitative and Qualitative Data?
Quantitative data is measurable and numerical in nature. In contrast, qualitative data is any data that is not numerical and cannot be measured, only observed. Examples of quantitative data include age, height, year, and population. Examples of qualitative data include color, gender, country, and city.
Is a position in an exams a qualitative or quantitative data?
qualitative
What different qualitative data and quantitative data?
Quantitative data is quantity - how much. Qualitative data is quality - is it good? what is it like?
What is the difference quantitative and qualitative data?
Quantitative data is quantity - how much. Qualitative data is quality - is it good? what is it like?
Quantitative research is often reported as?
Quantitative research is also known as data, so it is reported as numbers. (Qualitative data is writing.)
What is the similarities between quantitative data and quantitative data?
don't you mean quantitative data and qualitative data?
Which is a type of data?
There are several different types of data. Some include qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative is data that is not numeric and quantitative data is numerical.
Is numerical data quantitative or qualitative?
Numerical data is quantitative research
What is Qualitative and quantitative methods?
They are methods for analysing statistics in which that data are, respectively, qualitative and quantitative.
Difference between qualitative and quantitative?
Qualitative and quantitative data are both 2 important types of data. Qualitative data is data based on observation and description. An easy way to remember this, Qualitative ---> QUALity. Examples of qualitative data are when you record colors, smells, textures, etc... Quantitative data is based on numerical values. An easy way to remember this, Quantitative ---> QUANTity. An example of quantitative data are any type of numerical values.
Because it is often difficult to gather numerical data what information is collected?
Qualitative. *My teacher told me. rofl its quantitative not qualitative
Is the length of a movie quantitative or qualitative data?
The length of a movie is quantitative data.
Is a social security number qualitative or quantitative data?
qualitative
