Qualitative Classification

When classification is done according to attributes such as social status, physical status, or nationality, it is called:

Correct Answer Explanation

When classification is done according to attributes such as social status, physical status, nationality, etc., it is called qualitative classification.

Key Points:

• Qualitative classification uses non-numerical attributes for grouping data.
• Examples include classification by sex, religion, caste, location.
• In a literacy table, sex (male/female) and location (rural/urban) are qualitative attributes.
• These attributes cannot be measured numerically but can be categorised.

Why Other Options Are Wrong

• A. Quantitative classification: This is based on measurable characteristics like age, height, income.
• C. Temporal classification: This is based on time periods.
• D. Spatial classification: This is based on geographical location or place.