Question

what type of data is identifying where the barnacle is found on the boat? (quantitative or qualitative). why?

Explanation:

Quantitative data represents amounts and can be counted or measured. Qualitative data represents qualities or characteristics and is descriptive. Identifying the location of a barnacle on a boat is descriptive information about the barnacle's position and not a numerical measurement.

Answer:

Qualitative. Because it is descriptive information about the barnacle's location on the boat rather than numerical data.