How does quantitative differ from qualitative information?

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Quantitative data is numerical. (Quantities) This type of data results from measurements. Some examples of quantitative data would be:

  • the mass of a cylinder of aluminum was 14.23g
  • the length of the pencil was 9.18cm

Qualitative data is non-numerical. (Qualities) Some examples of qualitative data would be:

-the color of the sulfur sample was yellow
-the reaction produced a white solid
-the object felt soft
-the reaction produced a strong ammonia odor

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