QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DATA

Which observation is quantitative?

• It is 5 cm long
• It is smooth
• It looks red
• It is dry

Tags

CCSS.3.MD.B.4

Dolphin colors range from gray to white.

• quantitative observation

• qualitative observation

Dolphins have smooth skin.

• quantitative observation
• qualitative observation

Dolphins eat the equivalent of 4% of their body mass each day.

• quantitative observation
• qualitative observation

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

There are nine dolphins in a pod.

• quantitative observation
• qualitative observation

Tags

CCSS.K.CC.B.4

CCSS.K.CC.B.5

Observations, like the color or texture of an object, are ________________ observations.

• quantitative
• qualitative
• operational
• scientific

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Observations, like measurements, are ____________ observations

• quantitiative
• qualitative
• operational
• scientific

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The liquid in the test tube is 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Quantitative Observation

• Inference

• Qualitative Observation

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.C.5

The skeleton is wearing a hat.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Inference

It feels smooth.

• Qualitative 
• Quantitative

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5