Question

If a scientist needs to use a large dataset to explore how corn grows in different soils, how would this data be classified?

a. descriptive

b. mixed methods

c. quantitative

d. qualitative

Answer 1

the answer is D

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct option is D: Qualitative. Qualitative methods help to classify data collected on the basis of qualities or qualitative properties that cannot be measured using numbers.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The manner in which corn grows in different soils can be measured in a qualitative manner like the length of the corn crop, the quality of the corn as well as the thickness of the corn plants.

• This data cannot be measured in a numerical manner and so qualitative techniques are used to classify this data.