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Another type of information is quantitative. Quantitative information deals with numbers and data that are measured and displayed in charts or graphs.
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For a better understanding of the impact of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the researcher also examines quantitative information. The following are examples of quantitative information.
The charts show the number of American casualties, aircrafts and ships damaged as a result of the Pearl Harbor bombing.
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In the example, the information is displayed as numbers in chart form and shows the number of American casualties, aircraft and ships damaged as a result of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.