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 centimetres (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 is subjective and descriptive, often expressed in non-numeric terms. Option C describes the motion of the fish, which is a descriptive and non-numeric observation. Options A, B, D, and E are all quantitative data, which are based on numerical values and measurements.