Question

3 matching 4 points match the following: an example of qualitative data if...then... statement an example of quantitative data an explanation for why things work or how things happen

Explanation:

Qualitative data is non - numerical, often descriptive. An "if...then..." statement is a hypothesis. Quantitative data is numerical. An explanation for why things work or how they happen is a theory.

Answer:

1. An example of qualitative data: Non - numerical descriptive information (e.g., colors, textures).
2. If...then... Statement: Hypothesis.
3. An example of quantitative data: Numerical information (e.g., height in cm, number of items).
4. An explanation for why things work or how things happen: Theory.