Quantitative vs Qualitative observations

Quantitative vs Qualitative observations

Quantitative Observations

These are observations that invlove a measured quantity of something

Quantitative observation example

• Like it says can be represented by a number

• In this case there are 7 apples

Quantitative observation example

• Here we have another quantity

• These tomatoes have a mass of 15.5 grams

Multiple Choice

What is a quantitative observation you can make about the picture you just saw?

• The blocks are made of wood

• That they block are brown

• The blocks are about 15.5 cm long

• That the block spell "Outcomes"

Open Ended

What is one way you can make a quantitative observation about the picture you just saw?

Qualitative Observations

These are observations that we can make with our five senses. They are not represented by a number but more of an opion. 

Qualitative observation examples

• Here if we say the tomatoes are red or smell fresh

• These would be qualitative Observations

Qualitative observation examples

• The water is a very good blue

• The trees are a healthy green

• The lake look low

• The rock on the island feels smooth

Multiple Choice

Which is a qualitative observation made about this forest?

• The average tree diameter is 500 cm

• The light that filters through the trees are in the 510 nm range

• The forest floor is a healthy green color

• Average height of the trees is 50 ft.

Multiple Choice

Qualitative observations involve what?

• Measuring things

• Numbers

• Your five senses

• The manufacture quality of an item

Multiple Choice

Quantitative observations involve what?

• The measurement of something expressed in a number

• The color you see

• How it smells

• If something is short or tall

Open Ended

What is a qualitative observation you can make about this picture?