There are two types of data: qualitative data which provides non-numerical descriptions through examples such as describing a lab table top as black or a mixture as bubbling, and quantitative data which uses numerical descriptions through examples such as assigning the lab table top a length of 5 feet or the mixture a volume of 50 mL.

1. Two Types of
Data

2. Qualitative Data
A non numerical description.
Examples:
• The lab table top is black.
• The mixture is bubbling.
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3. Quantitative Data
A numerical description.
Examples:
• The lab table top is 5 feet long.
• The mixture has a volume of 50 mL.
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