Which statement accurately distinguishes qualitative and quantitative data, with COPTR examples?

Which statement accurately distinguishes qualitative and quantitative data, with COPTR examples?

• A. Qualitative data are descriptive (e.g., stakeholder interviews); quantitative data are numeric (e.g., counts, measurements).
• B. Qualitative data are numerical values.
• C. Quantitative data are descriptive and subjective.
• D. Qualitative data are numerical measurements.

Answer: (A)