
Quantitative vs Qualitative Observations
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Jonathan Ramey
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QuaNtitative Observations
What is a quaNtitative observation?
These are observations that involve a measured quantity of something
Things you can measure
Things you count
Things you can weigh
Things you quaNtify with a Number
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QuaNtitative observations always deal with Numbers! For example: there are 8 apples in this picture
Quantitative Example
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Here we have another example of a quantity, but this time it's weight! These 2 apples weigh 350g
Quantitative Example
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What are examples of things you can quantify in this picture? Think about what it means to quantify and be ready to answer!
Look at this picture!
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Open Ended
What is a quantitative observation you can make about the picture you just saw?
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Think of things you can quaNtify in this picture
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Open Ended
What is a quantitative observation you can make about the picture you just saw?
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Qualitative Observations
What is a qualitative observation?
A qualitative observation is linked to your five senses (sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch). Qualitative observations do NOT use numbers, and instead are based off of the qualities of the object.
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When we're talking about QUALITATIVE observations, we need to describe the apples instead of counting, or quantifying, them.
Qualitative!
The apples are red (and green)
The apples are round
The apples smell fresh and fruity
Examples:
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The sky is orange and blue
The water is blue
The grass is green
The mountains are rocky
Qualitative Observations:
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Look at this picture and think of some QUALITATIVE observations
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Open Ended
What are qualitative observations you can make about the picture you just saw?
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