NOMINAL VS ORDINAL DATA

Data is raw, unorganized facts that need to be processed. It can be qualitative (descriptive) or quantitative (numerical).

What is Data?

· Nominal data is categorical data without any order. · Examples include gender, color, and city.

Nominal Data

· Ordinal data is categorical data with a specific order. · Examples include education level, satisfaction rating, and product rankings.

Ordinal Data

· Nominal data has no order, while ordinal data has a clear order. · Both are qualitative in nature.

Key Difference

Gender (male, female, other), Marital status (single, married, divorced), Eye color (blue, brown, green)..

Nominal Data Examples

Education level (high school, bachelor's, master's), Satisfaction rating (poor, fair, good, excellent), Product rankings (first, second, third).

Ordinal Data Examples

Understanding the difference between nominal and ordinal data is crucial for effective Data Analysis and interpretation.

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