Scientific thinking W1

"There are 5 llamas." is an example of a(n)

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

"The pig is pink." is an example of a(n)

• Quantitative Observation

• Qualitative Observation

"The potato weighs 174.95g." is an example of a(n)

• Quantitative Observation

• Qualitative Observation

How are observations made?

• Only with your eyes.

• By trying to explain what you see.

• Using your 5 senses

• Just making a good guess.

The table top is smooth.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

The penguins are black and white.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

There are 29 students in the classroom.

• Quantitative observation

• Qualitative observation

There are two types of data observations. Which type involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?

• quantitative

• qualitative

An observation that involves personal opinion or emotion is called

• subjective

• objective

• fact

An observation that is based in fact, measurements, or can be universally agreed upon is called

• subjective observation

• objective observation