Inferences/Observations and Qualitative/Quantitative Data

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What is qualitative data?

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Qualitative data refers to descriptive information that cannot be measured numerically. It often includes characteristics, qualities, or attributes that can be observed but not quantified.

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What is quantitative data?

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Quantitative data refers to numerical information that can be measured and expressed mathematically. It includes counts, measurements, and other data that can be quantified.

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What is an observation?

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An observation is the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful and systematic way. It is based on direct evidence and can be qualitative or quantitative.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a logical conclusion or explanation drawn from observations and prior knowledge. It goes beyond what is directly observed.

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Give an example of qualitative data.

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An example of qualitative data is describing the color of a flower (e.g., red, blue, yellow).

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Give an example of quantitative data.

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An example of quantitative data is measuring the height of a plant in centimeters.

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What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

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An observation is a direct statement about what is seen or measured, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from those observations.

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

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Qualitative observation.

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What type of observation is 'The temperature is 30 degrees Celsius'?

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Quantitative observation.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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Making an inference means using evidence and reasoning to come to a conclusion about something that is not directly observed.