Qualitative Observations

Quantitative vs. Qualitative Observations

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Multiple Choice

These kind of observations use your senses to observe results. Examples include: color, texture, descriptions, interviews, categories.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Multiple Choice

This type of observation uses data and numbers. Examples include: measuring, counting, continuous collection of numerical data.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Multiple Choice

The liquid is pink.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Multiple Choice

There are 20 fish, 2 frogs, and 1 turtle in the pond.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Multiple Choice

There are approximately 90 colonies of bacteria on the Petri dish.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Multiple Choice

The bacterial colonies vary in color. Colors include green, grey, black, and blue.

• Quantitative Observation

• Qualitative Observation

Multiple Choice

What is a quantitative observation for this picture?

• The flower is pink and white.

• The flower has 6

  petals.

• The pollen has a chalky texture.

Multiple Choice

What is a qualitative observation for this picture?

• The birds feathers are 1.5 inches long.

• The birds nest was made from twigs and some moss.

• The birds beak is 1.53 cm in diameter.

Open Ended

Please write a qualitative AND quantitative observation you made while observing the elephants this photo.

We will be making qualitative and quantitative observations tomorrow in class!

This lesson is complete :)