Qualitative vs. Quantitative Observations

When you use your 5 senses to gather information, you are making a/an

• Observation

• Inference

• Scientific Wondering

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These kind of observations are made using instruments such as rulers, balances and thermometers

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Scientific

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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These type of observations are described, not measured.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

It feels smooth.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

The leaf is 5mm wide.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

It makes a loud crackling sound.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

The temperature of the room is decreasing by 4 degrees Celsius

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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The mass of the chocolate cake is 250 g.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

The flower has 6 petals.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

The liquid is a pink color.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative