Qualitative Measurement

Your teacher has asked you to explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative observations. Which statement is correct?

• Quantitative observations use numbers, qualitative uses the senses.
• Quantitative observations use the senses, qualitative uses numbers.
• Quantitative observations use measurement, qualitative uses numbers.
• Quantitative observations use colors, qualitative uses the senses.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What scientific instrument is used to measure the mass of an object?

• Triple beam balance

• Graduated cylinder

• Meter stick

• Sonic screwdriver

What scientific instrument is used to measure liquid volume?

• Graduated cylinder

• Meter stick

• Triple beam balance

• Tricorder

What scientific instrument is used to measure distance?

• Meter stick

• Triple beam balance

• Graduated cylinder

• Omni-tool

What is the metric unit for measuring mass?

• Grams

• Meters

• Liters

• Pounds

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-7

What is the metric unit for measuring volume?

• Liters

• Meters

• Grams

• Gallons

What is the metric unit for measuring distance?

• Meters

• Liters

• Grams

• Feet

The abbreviation for ______________________ is cm.

• Centimeter

• Millimeter

• Chemistrymeter

• Coconutmango

________________________ observations involve information that you can count or measure.

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Theoretical

• Scientific

What is the formula for calculating density?

• Density = Mass / Volume

• Density = Mass + Volume

• Density = Mass x Volume

• Density = B x Y x O x C