Gender as Data Type

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'Gender' that distinguishes a person as man/woman or boy/girl is an example of:

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Question (English)

'Gender' that distinguishes a person as man/woman or boy/girl is an example of:

  1. Quantitative data
  2. Qualitative data ✓ Correct
  3. Statistical error
  4. Numerical data
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Gender is an example of qualitative data as it describes an attribute that cannot be measured in quantitative terms.

Key Points:
  • Qualitative data describes attributes of persons or groups.
  • Other examples of qualitative: beauty, intelligence, ability to sing, learning skills.
  • Qualitative information can sometimes be expressed in degrees (better/worse).
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A, D: Gender cannot be expressed as a number.
  • C: It is valid data, not an error.

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