Select the examples of qualitative data.

Responses

The smallest shark weighs 250 lbs.
The smallest shark weighs 250 lbs.

There are nine sharks.
There are nine sharks.

The sharks are aggressive.
The sharks are aggressive.

The biggest shark is 12 ft. long.
The biggest shark is 12 ft. long.

The sharks are bluish-gray.
The sharks are bluish-gray.

The sharks have rough skin.

1 answer

Qualitative data refers to non-numerical information that describes qualities or characteristics. Based on the provided responses, the examples of qualitative data are:

  1. The sharks are aggressive.
  2. The sharks are bluish-gray.
  3. The sharks have rough skin.

The other responses provide numerical measurements or counts, which are examples of quantitative data.