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Pre-Calculus Elective 11 (MAT521E)
Statistics
13. Demonstrate understanding of data and statistics
13.1 Classification of data

Classification of Data

How statistics sorts data into qualitative (categorical) and quantitative (numerical) types, and their sub-types.

What You'll Learn

Data is first classified as qualitative (categorical) or quantitative (numerical).
Qualitative data is nominal (no order) or ordinal (ordered, e.g. grades A, B, C).
Quantitative data is discrete (counts) or continuous (measurements).
Test: 'what kind?' means qualitative; 'how many/how much?' means quantitative.
Numeric labels like postal codes are qualitative, not quantitative.

What You'll Practice

1

Classifying data sets as qualitative or quantitative

2

Determining if quantitative data is discrete or continuous

3

Identifying the correct level of measurement for survey and research data

4

Analyzing examples involving student marks, shoe sizes, and temperatures

Why This Matters

Understanding data classification is essential for choosing the right statistical methods and interpreting results correctly. Whether you're analyzing survey data, conducting research, or solving real-world problems, knowing your data type determines which calculations are valid and meaningful.

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Data Types
Qualitative Data
Quantitative Data
Discrete Data
Continuous Data
Levels of Measurement
Nominal Scale
Ordinal Scale
Interval Scale
Ratio Scale
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