Observations and Evidence Quiz

What are the two types of scientific observations?

• controlled and uncontrolled

• experimental and observational

• qualitative and quantitative

• subjective and objective

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

• Qualitative observations are descriptive, while quantitative observations involve measurements and numerical data.

• Qualitative observations are objective, while quantitative observations are subjective.

• Qualitative observations involve measurements and numerical data, while quantitative observations are descriptive.

• Qualitative observations are based on personal opinions, while quantitative observations are based on facts.

Which type of observation involves measurements and numbers?

• Subjective observation

• Quantitative observation

• Qualitative observation

• Abstract observation

True or False: Reliable observations are consistent and can be repeated.

• False

• Reliable observations are subjective

• Reliable observations are unpredictable

• True

What is the reliability of an observation?

• The reliability of an observation is a measure of its subjectivity and bias.

• The reliability of an observation is a measure of its timeliness and relevance.

• The reliability of an observation is a measure of its consistency and accuracy.

• The reliability of an observation is a measure of its quantity and variety.

Which type of observation is more objective?

• Biased observation

• Quantitative observation

• Subjective observation

• Qualitative observation

True or False: Reliable observations are always accurate.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Depends on the situation

What is an example of a qualitative observation?

• Describing the color of a flower as 'red' or the taste of a food as 'spicy'.

• Measuring the weight of a rock as 5 pounds.

• Calculating the distance between two cities.

• Counting the number of students in a classroom.