Weather Observations - Quantitative vs. Qualitative

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What is the main purpose of Quantitative observations in science?

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It helps scientists make predictions.

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What is an example of a Quantitative observation?

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The wind blew at 15 km/hr.

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What type of observation is "The room feels hot!"?

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Qualitative

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What is an example of a Qualitative observation?

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The rain was wet and cold.

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What is a Quantitative observation regarding clouds?

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There are 10 clouds in the sky.

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Define Quantitative observation.

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Observations that involve numbers and measurements.

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Define Qualitative observation.

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Observations that describe qualities or characteristics without using numbers.

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Why are Quantitative observations important in weather science?

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They provide measurable data that can be analyzed statistically.

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Give an example of a Qualitative observation related to weather.

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The sky is dark and cloudy.

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What type of data do scientists prefer for making predictions?

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Quantitative data.