Type Of data. State whether each of the following data sets is quantitative or q

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Type Of data. State whether each of the following data sets is quantitative or qualitative. a. Arrival times of 16 reflected seismic waves b. Types of computer software used in a database management system C. Brands of calculator used by 100 engineering students on campus d. Ash contents in pieces of coal from three different mines e. Mileages attained by 12 automobiles powered by alcohol f. Life-lengths of laser printers g. Shift supervisors in charge of computer operations at an airline company h. Accident rates at 46 machine shops

Explanation / Answer

Quantitative data It is the information about quantity that is information that can be measured or written by numbers

Qualitative data It is the information about quality, Information that can't be measured

a) Arrival times of 16 reflected seismic waves

This is a quantitative data

b) Types of computer software used in a database management system

This is a qualitative data

C) Brands of calculators used by 100 engineering students on campus

This is a qualitative data since it describes about brand of calculator which we can't measure

D) Ash content in pieces of coal from three different mines

As ash content can be measured this is a quantitative data

E) milages attained by 12 automobiles powered by alcohol

This is a quantitative data since it can be measured

F) Life lengths of laser printers

This is a qualitative data since it can't be measured

G) shift supervisor in charge

This is a qualitative data

H) accident rates at 46 machine shops

This is a quantitative data since it can be measured

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