Qualitative Vs.

Quantitative Data

Mrs. StewartHonors Biology

Central Magnet School

• Overview:• Deals with descriptions.• Data can be observed but not

measured.• Colors, textures, smells, tastes,

appearance, beauty, etc.

• Qualitative → Quality

Qualitative Data

Quantitative Data

• Overview:• Deals with numbers.• Data which can be measured.• Length, height, area, volume,

weight, speed, time, temperature, humidity, sound levels, cost, members, ages, etc.

• Quantitative → Quantity 

Latte`Qualitative Data:

FrothySteamySmells yummyRed coffee mugFrench Vanilla flavor

Quantitative Data:8 oz coffeeCost $4.29Serving temperature 150

degreesServing cup is 7 in tall

PRACTICE TIME

• Take out a piece of paper

• List the required data for the next two slides and bring to class on block day

T-shirts

Qualitative Data:List 4 pieces of

qualitative data about this t-shirt

Quantitative Data: List 4 pieces of

quantitative data about this t-shirt

Oil PaintingThink – Pair -

Share

• List 3-4 Qualitative data

• List 3-4 Quantitative data