Kira looked through online census information to determine the average number of people living in the homes in her city. What is true about Kira's data collection?

Kira used an observational study where the data is qualitative.

Kira used an observational study where the data is quantitative.

Kira used published data that is qualitative.

Kira used published data that is quantitative.

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Leanna Hoffman

3 February, 04:59

Kira looked through online census information to determine the average number of people living in the homes in her city. What is true about Kira's data collection?

Kira used an observational study where the data is qualitative.

Kira used an observational study where the data is quantitative.

Kira used published data that is qualitative.

Kira used published data that is quantitative.

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Asa Walter · Answer 1

First we need to identify if the data is qualitative or quantitative.

The data is average number of people living in the homes.

Qualitative data as its name indicates is an attribute or characteristic. It can not be measured e. g color. Quantitative data is such a data which can be counted or measured.

Since the average number of people can be counted and measured, the data is Quantitative.

In an observational study the individuals are observed. In the given case, Kira did not observed the individuals to gather the data, rather she used an Online resource to gather the data.

Therefore, the correct answer will be:

Kira used published data that is quantitative.