Observation vs Inference Qualitative vs Quantitative

12 ounces of a latte is

• qualitative data

• quantitative data

4 lbs of chocolate is

• quantitative data

• qualitative data

The painting smells old and musty is ________ data.

• qualitative

• quantitative

Select all the quantitative data

• cost is $300

• 4.5 lbs

• frothy appearance

• temperature is 150 degrees

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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Sounds like quality

• quantitative

• qualitative

Select all of the things you can observe to make an observation.

• The girl is sad.

• The girl is making a heart.

• The girl is wearing a pink shirt with blue pants.

• She is coloring.

Create an inference for the picture.

I see the plant needs more water since the dirt is very dry.

(This is an example of a ____________)

• Observation

• Inference

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The broken vase on the floor could have been knocked over by the cat.

(This is an example of an __________)

• Observation

• Inference

Which of the following is an observation about this picture?

• The boy has fallen off his bike.

• The boy is in a lot of pain.

• The boy has injuries to his knees

• The boy learned his lesson about wheelies