DA0-002 Data Concepts and Environments Practice Question
Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse 'qualitative' with 'quantifiable' and may incorrectly select a numeric option like stock price or website visitors, not realizing that qualitative data is inherently non-numeric and descriptive.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Customer feedback comments
Customer feedback comments are qualitative data because they consist of non-numerical, descriptive text that captures opinions, sentiments, or experiences. Unlike quantitative data, which can be measured or counted, qualitative data is categorical and often requires thematic analysis to derive insights.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Stock price
Why it's wrong here
Stock price is numeric, quantitative data.
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Customer feedback comments
Why this is correct
Comments are text, non-numeric, qualitative data.
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Number of website visitors
Why it's wrong here
Visitors count is numeric, quantitative data.
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Product weight in grams
Why it's wrong here
Weight is numeric, quantitative data.
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