Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data

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What are observations made using our five senses called?

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qualitative data

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What are observations that are measured or counted called?

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quantitative data

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I use rulers, scales and calculators to make these observations.

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quantitative data

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The flower is 8 cm tall.

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quantitative data

Front

The center of the flower is yellow and fuzzy.

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qualitative data

Front

The flower has 25 petals.

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quantitative data

Front

The rose has three leaves.

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quantitative data

Front

The petals are smooth and silky.

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qualitative data

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The bearded iris smells sweet.

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qualitative data