Question
Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative classification.
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Answer
i. Quantitative classification: In quantitative classification the data are classified according to some characteristics that can be measured numerically such as height, weight, production, income, marks secured by the students etc. Example: Students of a college may be classified according to there weights as given in the table
ii. Qualitative classification: In qualitative classification, the data are classified on the basis of attributes or quality such as sex, colour of hair, literacy, religion etc.
| Weight (in Kg) | No of students |
| 30-40 | 20 |
| 40-50 | 25 |
| 50-60 | 40 |
| 60-70 | 45 |
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