Qualitative and Quantitative Variables

An observation using your senses

• Qualitative data

• Quantitative data

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Is the following qualitative or quantitative? "The earthworm is four inches long."

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Is the following qualitative or quantitative? "There are seven petals on the flower."

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Is the following qualitative or quantitative? "The mixture turned pink."

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Is the following qualitative or quantitative? "The flower is leaning toward the window."

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Quantitative or Qualitative Observation?

John's shirt is blue.

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

Quantitative or Qualitative Observation?

There are 15 boys in this classroom.

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

Quantitative or Qualitative Observation?

The science lab tables are green and round.

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

Which of the following is a qualitative variable?

• The color of a car

• The number of wheels on a car

• The weight of a car

• The speed of a car

In an experiment, the temperature of a solution is measured every minute. What type of variable is the temperature?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Categorical

• Nominal