Qualitative data helps us understand numbers better by adding some context to them.

Let’s break it down with an example:

• Quantitative Data: This is the average height of Year 7 students, which might be 1.6 meters.
• Qualitative Data: This includes what students say about their height, such as feeling "tall" or "short." These comments give more meaning to that average height.

This difference is really important! Without these personal insights, we might not understand why certain heights are important or how they influence how students feel about themselves.

When we put both types of data together, we get a richer view of what students go through. This makes the numbers more relatable and helps us see the real meaning behind the statistics.