Question

Classify the following descriptions as either qualitative data or quantitative data. Enter L if it is qualitative data. Enter N if it is quantitative data.

The bedroom in the painting looks small.

The quarterback was number 32.

The time in hours spent surfing the Internet per week.

The serial number on your computer.

The surface area of the painting is 6 square feet.

Dolphins eat the equivalent of 4-5% of their body mass each day.

Your zip code is 32830.

Variables that classify individuals into categories.

The ingredients in a recipe.

Answer 1

The bedroom in the painting looks small.

L

The quarterback was number 32.

N

The time in hours spent surfing the Internet per week.

N

The serial number on your computer.

L

The surface area of the painting is 6 square feet.

L

Dolphins eat the equivalent of 4-5% of their body mass each day.

N

Your zip code is 32830.

L

Variables that classify individuals into categories.

L

The ingredients in a recipe.

N