What is Classification of Data?

Data: 

Collection of information is known as Data.

Data can be classify in two main categories.

1. Qualitative Data.

2. Quantitative Data.

 

Qualitative Data	Quantitative Data
When data is Classify on basis of quality is   known as qualitative data.	When data is Classify on basis of     quantity is known as qualitative data
Examples : •  Patients according to Diagnostic. •  Gender of each patient. •  Classification of patients according to blood group.	Examples :   • Ages of patients. • Number of patients admitted in  Hospital. • Blood pressure of patients.

Classification of Quantitative Data

Discrete Data	Continuous Data
Discrete Data that can only take on specific, distinct values.	Continuous Data can take on any value within a certain range or interval or limit.
Examples :  • Patients admitted in a hospital.  • Number of beds in a ward.	Examples : • Blood pressure of patients. • Height of patients.