Question

Classification is applicable in case of ……
A.Quantitative data
B.Qualitative data
C.Both A and B
D.None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: We will get an idea what a qualitative and quantitative data actually mean. And then we will determine the answer.

Complete step-by-step answer:
Classification:
It can be defined as the process in which the given data is classified or sorted according to the requirements or conditions in different groups or categories.
Now let’s get an idea about the qualitative and quantitative data.
Qualitative Data and Quantitative Data:
Qualitative Data
 It is the very first point to be noted that it is not numerical data. It is collected or measured by our senses and not any measuring device or meter. This data is like if you are filing a google form for a job application, it asks you to fill your name, mail-id, your qualification and how you came to know about this job opening etc. This type of data is qualitative. Because it is related to one unique personality.
Quantitative Data:
The name itself indicates that it is related to quantity that is numbers. It is measured with scientific measuring instruments. This may involve examples like temperature, density, liters of milk, number of students etc. This type of data is quantitative.
So we get the point that both types of data need to be classified though they are totally different.
So the correct option is C.

Note: Here note that though both are different types of data they need to be classified because classification of data makes it readable at a glance. Qualitative data and quantitative data are thoroughly used in data research. Qualitative data are generally related to surveys worldwide. Whereas quantitative data is a general purpose data.