⬅ Previous Next ➡ 🔹 Lesson 1: Types of Data - Qualitative and Quantitative Lesson Objectives By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to: Define qualitative and quantitative data. Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative data in RBPM. Identify practical examples of each type of data in project monitoring. Apply both types of data to improve performance measurement and decision-making. Introduction Data is the foundation of monitoring, evaluation, and performance measurement in Result-Based Project Management (RBPM). Collecting and analyzing the right data allows project managers to track progress, make informed decisions, and demonstrate results . Data comes in two main types: qualitative and quantitative . Both are important and complementary. Using only one type can limit understanding of project performance. Quantitative data measures things in numbers . Qualitative data describes things in words, observations, ...