quantitative or qualitative observation?

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What is a qualitative observation?

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A qualitative observation uses your senses to describe characteristics or qualities, such as color, texture, or smell.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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A quantitative observation involves measuring or counting and is expressed in numbers, such as height, weight, or temperature.

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Give an example of a qualitative observation.

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The liquid is a pink color.

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Give an example of a quantitative observation.

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The flower has 6 petals.

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Which observation is quantitative: 'It is smooth' or 'It is 5 cm long'?

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It is 5 cm long.

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What does it mean if an observation is qualitative?

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It means the observation is based on qualities or characteristics that can be described but not measured.

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What does it mean if an observation is quantitative?

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It means the observation is based on quantities that can be measured and expressed numerically.

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

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Quantitative.

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What type of observation is 'The sky is blue'?

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Qualitative.

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What type of observation is 'There are 10 apples in the basket'?

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Quantitative.