Data can be classified as qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative data represents some
characteristics or attributes. Further, they represent descriptions which we may observe that we
cannot compute or calculate. For instance, data on attributes like intelligence, creativity, honesty,
cleanliness, wisdom, and more are examples of qualitative data. In other words, they are more
exploratory than conclusive.
Further, there is quantitative data which we can measure and not just observe. You can represent
them numerically and even perform calculations. For instance, the number of students in
basketball will be numerical, thus, it is quantitative data.