Quantitative Vs. Qualitative Observations

Write one observation about the puppies.

What is a qualitative observation?

• A qualitative observation is a numerical measurement of data.
• A qualitative observation is a statistical analysis of trends.
• A qualitative observation is a descriptive assessment based on qualities observed

• A qualitative observation is a mathematical calculation of values.

Which of the following are examples of qualitative observations? (select all that apply)

• The train is red and has some cars attached

• There are 23 people in this class

• There are many people in this building

• There are 2 red trains on that track

What is a quantitative observation?

• A quantitative observation is a description using colors and shapes.
• A quantitative observation is a guess about a situation.
• A qualitative observation is based on feelings and opinions.
• A quantitative observation is a measurement expressed in numbers.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following are examples of quantitative observations?

• There are 28 students in this class

• The weather is hot today

• The weather today is sunny and 89 degrees

• There are many students in this class

A qualitative observation uses ​ (a)   whereas quantitative observations use​ (b)  

• our senses
• numbers and measurements
• colors
• emotions
• feelings

Organize these observations into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Quantitative

,

(b) Qualitative

• she has 5 apples

• there are 8 students in the class

• the flower smells sweet

• the story is interesting

• the food tastes delicious

• the sky is blue

• he ran 10 miles

• the painting is beautiful

• the sunset is stunning

• the music is loud

• the box weighs 15 pounds

• the book costs $20

• the car traveled 200 miles

• there are 3 trees

• the movie was exciting

• the temperature is 75 degrees