Qualitative and Quantitative Observations

An observation is ____.

• a problem

• a hypothesis

• information from you senses

• something that shows the truth

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Qualitative observations

• are characteristics and descriptions

• have a number

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Quantitative observations

• are characteristics and descriptions

• use a number

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The temperature is 18 degrees Celsius today.

Is this a QUALITATIVE OR QUANTITATIVE observation?

• qualitative observation

• quantitative observation

It is hot and sunny today.

Is this a QUALITATIVE or QUANTITATIVE observation?

• qualitative observation

• quantitative observation

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

There are 16 birds in the tree.

Is this a QUALITATIVE or QUANTITATIVE observation?

• qualitative observation

• quantitative observation

The tree's leaves are yellow and orange.

Is this a QUALITATIVE or QUANTITATIVE observation?

• qualitative observation

• quantitative observation

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Galapagos turtles weigh 500 pounds.

Is this a QUALITATIVE or QUANTITATIVE observation?

• qualitative observation

• quantitative observation

Arlington County recycles 600 tons of trash everyday.

Is this a QUALITATIVE or QUANTITATIVE observation?

• qualitative observation

• quantitative observation

The Potomac River is polluted, brown, and dirty.

Is this a QUALITATIVE or QUANTITATIVE observation?

• qualitative observation

• quantitative observation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4