Question

Determine whether the following variable is qualitative or quantitative.

The​ yes/no responses on a ballot initiative to the question "Should the school day be made shorter question?"
Choose the correct answer below.
A.
The variable is qualitative because a​ voter's response on a ballot initiative depends on his or her opinions.
B.
The variable is quantitative because the yes and no responses can be counted to determine the outcome of the initiative.
C.
The variable is qualitative because​ yes/no responses on a ballot initiative are nonnumerical categories.
D.
The variable is quantitative because it is possible to count the number of responses and check that each voter gave only one.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Quantitative data is collected when the results will be a number or measurement involving numerical data.

Qualitative information involves qualities or characteristics given in words, not numbers.

Yes and no are words.

Answer 2

The variable is qualitative because​ yes/no responses on a ballot initiative are nonnumerical categories.

Explanation:

Option C is correct.

Quantitative data is that data which involves numerical values and such data is collected in numerical form.

Whereas the qualitative data is that data, which involves characteristics given in words and not in numbers. Simple English words are used and not numerical values. This type of data is collected through observations, interviews etc.