Which of the Following is an Example of Qualitative Data

Question

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?
A) The temperature decreased from 20°C to 15°C.
B) The plant's height is 25 centimeters (cm).
C) The fish swam in a zigzag motion.
D) The six pairs of robins hatched an average of three chicks.
E) The contents of the stomach are mixed every 20 seconds.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics and cannot be measured such as describing the motion of fish in a zigzag pattern. The other answer choices are measurable or quantitative data that can be expressed in numbers or measurements.