Qualitative vs. Quantitative Observations

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These kind of observation use your senses to observe results.

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qualitative

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These kind of observations are made using instruments such as rulers, balances and thermometers.

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quantitative

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The leaf is 5 mm wide. Is this qualitative or quantitative?

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quantitative

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The temperature of the room is decreasing by 4 degrees Celsius. Is this qualitative or quantitative?

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quantitative

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The mass of the chocolate cake is 250 g. Is this qualitative or quantitative?

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quantitative

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Classify the type of data represented by the statement: "There are 75 trees in the forest." Options: qualitative, quantitative

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quantitative

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The clouds are grey and ground is wet. Is this observation qualitative or quantitative?

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qualitative

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There are ten buttons on the table. Options: qualitative, quantitative

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quantitative

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There are 54 players on the Philadelphia Eagles football team. Is this qualitative or quantitative?

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quantitative

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What type of data is represented by 25 liters of water in the buckets? Options: quantitative, qualitative

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quantitative