Give a definition of both qualitative and quantitative data.

Qualitative data:

Quantitative data:

In research, data can be broadly categorised into two types. Quantitative data deals with numbers and things you can measure objectively: dimensions such as height, weight, and scores on a test. It is useful for statistical analysis and identifying patterns and trends. Qualitative data deals with language and things you can observe but not easily measure: descriptions, interpretations, and opinions. It is useful for gaining a deep, rich understanding of a specific case or phenomenon. In this study, the amount of exercise in minutes is quantitative, while diary entries describing feelings would be qualitative.