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quantitative or qualitative observation?
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Science
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7th Grade
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Hard
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a quantitative observation?
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A quantitative observation is a measurement that involves numbers and quantities, such as length, mass, or volume.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a qualitative observation?
Back
A qualitative observation describes characteristics or qualities that cannot be measured with numbers, such as color, texture, or sound.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a quantitative observation: The flower has 6 petals.
Back
This statement provides a specific number, making it a quantitative observation.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of a qualitative observation: The table top is smooth.
Back
This statement describes a quality of the table top without using numbers.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean if an observation is based on measurements?
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It means the observation is quantitative, as it relies on numerical data.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean if an observation describes characteristics?
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It means the observation is qualitative, as it focuses on descriptive attributes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of a quantitative observation: The leaf is 5mm wide.
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This statement provides a specific measurement, indicating it is quantitative.
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