Quantitative data is where the data is able to be tabulated in the forms of statistics, graph, charts, and numbers. Using this data it will make the researcher easier to determine the social trends. Researcher using questionnaires and sampling methods for produce quantitative data.
Qualitative data is where the data is represented by word form. By using this data, it allow the researcher to elaborate his/her answer using their own words and hence, it will give a better understanding to the readers. For example : diary entries, reports, newspapers, novel. Researcher/sociologist use participant observations or unstructured interviews to produce qualitative data.
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