Qualitative vs. Quantitative Observations

What is a qualitative observation?

• a guess you make using observations

• an observation describing qualities or characteristics

• an observation using values that can be counted

• an educated guess

What is a quantitative observation?

• an observation describing qualities and characteristics

• an educated guess

• a guess you make using observations

• an observation using values that can be counted

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

A qualitative observation uses describing ___.

• numbers

• words

A quantitative observation uses describing ___.

• numbers

• words

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.D.10

A ruler is best for making ___ observations.

• qualitative

• quantitative

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.A.1

CCSS.2.MD.A.3

CCSS.2.MD.A.4

CCSS.2.MD.D.9

A magnifying glass is best for making ___ observations.

• qualitative

• quantitative

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.5

If the observation has describing words and characteristics, then it is ___.

• qualitative

• quantitative

If the observation has numbers and a label, then it is ___.

• qualitative

• quantitative

Classify the observation as qualitative or quantitative: 75 days

• qualitative

• quantitative

Classify the observation as qualitative or quantitative: hot water

• qualitative

• quantitative