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Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011

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6. Permutations and Combinations

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Exercise 72 Page 768

What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?

Quantitative

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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.
Can It Be Measured?	Qualitative	Describes a category and cannot be measured or numerically compared.

Let's now consider our data set.

Heights of people

Heights of people are numerical quantities. They can be measured and numerically compared to other heights. Therefore, the data is quantitative.

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