Qualitative/Quantitative Observations

Qualitative/Quantitative Observations

Multiple Choice

What would be a quantitative observation?

• There were 5 pumpkins.

• The pumpkins were orange.

• The pumpkins were shiny.

• The pumpkins smelled sweet.

Multiple Choice

What would be a qualitative observation?

• There were 5 pumpkins.

• The pumpkins were orange.

• There was 1 pumpkin in oil.

• There was 1 pumpkin in milk.

Multiple Choice

The candy was sour.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Multiple Choice

The bug was 5 cm long.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Multiple Choice

The flower is red.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Multiple Choice

The mass of the beaker was 122 grams.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Multiple Choice

She has 3 sisters.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Multiple Choice

The slug was slimy.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

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