Science Review and Inquiry Skills

Hunter makes an observation during the class science investigation. He writes, “The substance reached a temperature of 100° C.” What type of observation has Hunter made?

• qualitative

• quantitative

• inference

• classification

Which type of observation uses the 5 senses?

• hypothesis

• qualitative

• inference

• quantitative

Tags

NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.K-ESS2-1

Indicator 4-1.1 Classify observations as either qualitative or quantitative. Which type of observation uses measurements, weight and/or calculations?

• Quantitative

• Prediction

• Qualitative

• Inference

Indicator 4-1.1 Classify observations as either qualitative or quantitative. Which of the following is a qualitative observation? (Earth)

• The wind is blowing 10 m.

• It has rained 4 inches.

• The temperature is 75 F.

• It is raining.

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative observation? (Life)

• The leaf has turned brown on the edges.

• is cold outside.

• The frog is dark green.

• The frog jumped 10 cm.

Which of the following is NOT a quantitative observation?

• The marble rolled 18 inches.

• The orange had a mass of 8 grams.

• The substance evaporated quicker in the sun.

• The weight of the fruit was 1lb. 9oz.

If your teacher asked you to make qualitative observations about the class’s pet hamster, which group of words might be used?

• mass of 3 kg, 11 cm long, age of 16 months

• mass of 3 kg, 11 cm long, cute

• long hair, white and brown colored, soft

• temperature, length, weight

Which kind of observation of a rock sample in a laboratory would most likely be qualitative, rather than quantitative?

• Color

• Mass

• Weight

• Volume

Choose the answer below that correctly describes a qualitative observation.

• A block has a mass of 6 grams and a volume of 32 cm³.

• A block has square faces and is red.

• A block is three dimensional and can be stacked.

• A block is made up of squares and can have numbers on the faces.

Recording the amount of plant growth each day is the class helper's job. What type of observation does the helper make for each recording?

• qualitative

• predictive

• quantitative

• inferred