Qualitative and Quantitative measurements: Which one has units and numbers and which one has no units or numbers?
1 Answer
May 17, 2018
Quantitiative measurements have specific numbers or units; qualitative ones do not.
Explanation:
Quantitative
This a measurement of quantity. It has specific numbers or units.
Examples:
- The weight of a cat, like
#10# pounds - The number of leaves in a pile, like
#26# leaves - The height of a man, like
#6# feet
Qualitative
This is a measurement of quality. It does not have specific numbers or units. Instead, it measures characteristics of something.
Examples:
- The color of a shirt, like red
- The softness of a blanket, like very soft
- The bravery of an individual, like extremely brave