how would you define qualitative data versus quantitative data? 

Class, just to clarify substantive posts. The minimum word count should be no less than about 75 words so about 4 sentences at least. Substantive posts must be more than an agreement of another classmate’s or professor’s post, but you can add information that you’ve learned through your studies with scholarly sources.

Post 1:

Class, how would you define qualitative data versus quantitative data? Please reply for substantive credit.

Post 2:

Can anyone define the difference for me between an independent variable and dependent variable? Please reply for substantive credit.