6. Permutations and Combinations
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What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?
Quantitative
Before classifying the data as qualitative or quantitative, let's recall the definitions of these classifications.
| Types of Data | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Can It Be Measured? | Quantitative | Has units and can be measured and numerically compared. |
| Qualitative | Describes a category and cannot be measured or numerically compared. |
Let's now consider our data set.
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Heights of people |
Heights of people are numerical quantities. They can be measured and numerically compared to other heights. Therefore, the data is quantitative.