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Describing Data — Quiz

Question 8 • Algebra I

Ryan called each school in the district to determine whether or not they have a recycling program. What is true about Ryan’s data collection?

Answer
A
Ryan conducted a survey where he asked about qualitative data.
B
Ryan conducted an observational study where he asked about qualitative data.
C
Ryan conducted an observational study where he asked about quantitative data.
D
Ryan conducted a survey where he asked about quantitative data.

Explanation

Ryan contacted the schools and asked them whether they have a recycling program, so he conducted a survey. The response is a category—yes or no—not a numerical measurement, which makes it qualitative data. Therefore, the correct choice is “Ryan conducted a survey where he asked about qualitative data.”

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