Question

Suppose​ you're given a data set that classifies each sample unit into one of four​ categories: A,​ B, C, or D. You plan to create a computer database consisting of these​ data, and you decide to code the data as A​1, B​2, C​3, and D4. Are the data consisting of the classifications​ A, B,​ C, and D qualitiative or​ quantitative? After the data are input as​ 1, 2,​ 3, or​ 4, are they qualitative or​ quantitative?

Answer 1

Answer:

The data consisting of the classifications​ A, B,​ C, and D are qualitative.

After the data are input as​ 1, 2,​ 3, or​ 4 the data still be qualitative.

Step-by-step explanation:

The data consisting of the classifications​ A, B,​ C, and D are qualitative because data is categorized in A B C and D categories.

When the data are input as 1,2,3 or 4 it would be still be qualitative because here 1,2,3 or 4 as used as identifier rather than actual numerical meaningful digits.