Among the following, the BEST example of qualitative data would include
 Group of answer choices
A) countywide census of speakers of more than one language.
B) average community income levels, by block.
C) ethnic composition of a community, by percentage.
D) field notes recorded during participant observation.

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Answer:

Option D) field notes recorded during participant observation.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the following in the question:

Qualitative data and quantitative data:

  • Quantitative data are measures of values or counts.
  • Quantitative data can be expressed as numbers.
  • Quantitative data are data about numeric variables
  • Qualitative data are measures of 'types'
  • This type of data can be represented by a name, symbol, or a number code.

A) countywide census of speakers of more than one language.

This is a quantitative data as it can be expressed in numbers. The census would give a numerical value of speakers of more than one language.

B) average community income levels, by block.

This is a quantitative data. Average income levels are expressed in numbers.

C) ethnic composition of a community, by percentage.

Again it is quantitative data as expressed in numbers.

D) field notes recorded during participant observation.

Thus is an example of qualitative data as field notes are expressed in name, text.

Thus, the best example of qualitative data is

Option D) field notes recorded during participant observation.

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