Different Types of Data in Statistics
In the world of statistics, understanding the types of data you're dealing with is crucial. Let's explore the basic data types.
1. Qualitative Data
Also known as categorical data, qualitative data can be divided into sections or categories. For example, colors, names, or labels.
2. Quantitative Data
This type of data can be measured and given a numerical value. It can be further categorized into discrete and continuous data.
- Discrete data: Countable items, like the number of froges in a pond.
- Continuous data: Measurable quantities, such as the height of a froge.
3. Binary Data
Data in a binary format has only two options such as yes/no, true/false, open/close.
