Qualitative vs. Quantitative Observations

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What is a qualitative observation?

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A qualitative observation describes qualities or characteristics using words, not numbers.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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A quantitative observation describes quantities or amounts using numbers.

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Classify the observation: 'The sky is blue.'

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Qualitative

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Classify the observation: 'There are 5 apples on the table.'

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Quantitative

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What type of observation is 'The water is cold'?

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Qualitative

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What type of observation is 'The temperature is 20 degrees Celsius'?

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Quantitative

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Fill in the blank: A quantitative observation uses describing ___.

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numbers

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Fill in the blank: A qualitative observation uses describing ___.

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words

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Classify the observation: 'The fabric feels soft.'

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Qualitative

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Classify the observation: 'There are 10 students in the classroom.'

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Quantitative