TYPES OF DATA

Data are those that are manipulated or computed statistically. There are results of counting or
measurements or observations of variable.
1. Qualitative Data
Refer to attributes or characteristics of a population or a sample. These are facts for
which no numerical measure exists. They are usually expressed as categories. (Example:
Color of the skin, sex, religion)

2. Quantitative Data
These are the results of counting or measurement.
(Example: Monthly salary, grade, number of units enrolled)