Qualitative vs Quantitative Observations

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What is a qualitative observation?

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A qualitative observation is a description that does not involve numbers or measurements, focusing instead on characteristics or qualities.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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A quantitative observation involves measurements and numbers, providing a numerical value to the observation.

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True or False: Qualitative observations can include numbers.

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False

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True or False: Qualitative observations are helpful in science.

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True

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What is the process of collecting information using your senses called?

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Observation

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Which of the following is a qualitative observation: 'The sky is blue' or 'There are 5 clouds'?

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The sky is blue.

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What is an example of a quantitative observation?

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There are 10 apples in the basket.

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True or False: A qualitative observation focuses on the quantity of an object.

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False

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What type of observation would you use to describe the smell of a flower?

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Qualitative observation.

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What type of observation would you use to state that a liquid is 20 degrees Celsius?

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Quantitative observation.