In class we studied two different types of data, qualitative and quantitative and two methods of gathering this data: ask and observe.

a. Explain the differences between qualitative and quantitative data. Give an example. b. Provide one example of how you might gather quantitative data through the use of some data collection instrument by asking c. Provide one example of how you might gather qualitative data through some form of observation d. Why might it be better to use an observational method instead of a survey or interview? Give an example.