Qualitative vs Quantitative Observations

Qualitative vs Quantitative Observations

Qualitative Observation

observations use your senses to observe the results. (Sight, smell, touch, taste and hear).

Quantitative Observations

observations are made with instruments such as rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, and thermometers. These results are measurable.

For the following examples 

• Qualitative = 1

• Quantitative = 2

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It is light green in color.

(1 or 2)

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One leaf is 9 cm long.

(1 or 2

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The temperature of the room increases by 8 degrees C.

(1 or 2)

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It taste sour.

(1 or 2)

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It makes a loud pop sound.

(1 or 2)

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The veins are 3 mm wide.

(1 or 2)

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The mass of the computer is 1 1/2 kg.

(1 or 2)

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Feels very rough.

(1 or 2)