Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data

What are observations made using our five senses called?

• qualitative data

• quantitative data

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What are observations that are measured or counted called?

• qualitative data

• quantitative data

I use rulers, scales and calculators to make these observations.

• qualitative data

• quantitative data

The flower is 8 cm tall.

• qualitative data

• quantitative data

The center of the flower is yellow and fuzzy.

• qualitative data

• quantitative data

The flower has 25 petals.

• qualtitative data

• quantitative data

The rose has three leaves.

• qualitative data

• quantitative data

The petals are smooth and silky.

• qualitative data

• quantitative data

The bearded iris smells sweet.

• qualitative data

• quantitative data