Q2.5 - Elementary Statistics

Question

Of the variables you have studied so far, which type yields non numerical data ? 

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Qualitative Variables can't be expressed in numerical data. 

Step 1 : Basic Concept

Qualitative Variable is a variable that can't be measured in numerical units. 

As implicit in name ,this variable denotes 'qualitative attributes' which can't be assigned  numerical values . 

Step 2 : Explaining Examples

Level of honesty, integrity, love, dignity, patriotism or any other such feelings & mental state can't be measured in numbers. 

So, these are qualitative variables.