Qualitative Data Characteristics
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Question (English)
The chief characteristic of qualitative data is that it:
- Can always be measured in numbers
- Describes attributes that cannot be measured in quantitative terms ✓ Correct
- Is always more accurate than quantitative data
- Is not used in Economics
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Qualitative data describes attributes of a person or group that are important to record but cannot be measured in quantitative terms.
Key Points:
- Example: gender (man/woman, boy/girl).
- Can be stated in degrees: better/worse, sick/healthy, unskilled/skilled/highly skilled.
- Qualitative data is also used in Economics and collected systematically.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A: Qualitative data cannot be measured numerically.
- C: Accuracy depends on context.
- D: Economics uses both qualitative and quantitative data.
📚 About this Topic — CH-1: Introduction
This multiple choice question is from CH-1: Introduction, NCERT Books, Statistics for Economics. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-1: Introduction to strengthen your preparation.
