“Unlocking the Power of Data: A Comprehensive Guide to Various Data Types”

Understanding the types of data is crucial as it determines the appropriate statistical methods to apply. Broadly, data can be categorized into the following types:

Precisely,

Before we dive in please read:- Understanding Data & Big Data

Quantitive || Numerical — Measurable Quantities

Let’s start with numeric data types — numbers, everyone’s favorite topic!! Numeric data types are expressed on a numerical scale, obviously.

It answers key questions such as “how many, “how much” and “how often”.

Examples can be:-

• Scores on tests and exams e.g. 85, 67, 90 and etc.
• The weight of a person or a subject.
• Your shoe size.
• The temperature in a room.