Suppose you’re given a data set that classifies each sample unit into one of four categories: A, B, C, or D. You plan

Suppose you’re given a data set that classifies each sample unit into one of four categories: A, B, C, or D. You plan to create a computer database consisting of these data, and you decide to code the data as A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, and D = 4. Are the data consisting of the classifications A, B, C, and D quantitative or qualitative? After the data are input as 1, 2, 3, or 4, are they qualitative or quantitative.

Are the data consisting of the classifications A, B, C, and D qualitative or quantitative?

A.      Quantitative, because they can only be classified into categories

B.      Qualitative, because they can only be classified into categories.

C.      Qualitative, because they are measured on a naturally occurring numerical scale.

D.      Quantitative, because they are measured on a naturally occurring numerical scale.