Question

determine whether the data described below are qualitative or quantitative and explain why. the preferred hands of an experiments participants. choose the correct answer below. a. the data are quantitative because they consist of counts or measurements. b. the data are qualitative because they dont measure or count anything. c. the data are qualitative because they consist of counts or measurements. d. the data are quantitative because they dont measure or count anything.

Explanation:

Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics and does not involve counting or measuring. The preferred hands of experiment participants (e.g., left - hand or right - hand) are characteristics and do not represent counts or measurements.

Answer:

B. The data are qualitative because they don't measure or count anything