In a survey of voter preferences, the political parties of respondents are recorded as coded numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 (where 1 = Democrat, 2 = Republican, 3 = Liberal, 4 = Conservative, 5 = other).

Determine whether the data described are qualitative or quantitative and give their level of measurement. If the data are quantitative, state whether they are continuous or discrete. Give a brief explanation.