WorksheetsQualitative and quantitative research
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
The following 6 questions refer to this information: Suppose a marine biologist observes the behaviour and activities of dolphins. She identifies different dolphins within the group and observes them every day for a month. She records detailed observations about their behaviours. Some of her observations are qualitative and some are quantitative. Is this research?
yes
no
She observed that a dolphins colour ranges from gray to white.
this is qualitative data
this is quantitative data
There is nine dolphins in this pod.
this is qualitaitve data
this is quantitative data
The dolphins eat the equivalent of 4 to 5% of their body weight each day.
this is quantitative data
this is qualitative data
Dolphins in this pod engage in playful behaviour.
this is quantitative data
this is qualitative data
The sonar frequency most often used by dolphins is 100kHz.
this is qualitative data
this is quantitative data
She observed that all the dolphins have smooth skin.
this is qualitative data
this is quantitative data
Suppose that you are a biologist studying elephants in their natural habitat in Africa. You observe their behaviours and interaction, and take photographs of their interactions to study later. Using these images identify which of these observations are quantitative data.
there are two young elephants in the herd
there are at least four elephants in one of the family groups
the elephants prefer to graze in semi arid grassland
one of the young elephants has developed tusks
Referring to the image of the elephants again. Identify which options are qualitative observations.
these elephants are african elephants
one of the elephants is a female
one of the elephants appears to be only three years old
the environment is arid and locking in ground cover
