Read the data example below and answer the question that follows. The subject was placed in a strange room and appeared highly anxious, often fidgeting and glancing out the window every few seconds. What type of data is represented?

The description uses words to characterize the subject’s behavior, such as “highly anxious,” “fidgeting,” and “glancing out the window.” These observations are qualitative data because they describe qualities rather than give numerical measurements. The best answer is qualitative.

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