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Qualitative vs Quantitative Observations

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
These kind of observation use your senses to observe results.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
c)
Scientific
2.
These kind of observations are made using instruments such as rulers, balances and thermometers.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
c)
Scientific
3.
It feels smooth.
a)
Qualitative 
b)
Quantitative
4.
It tastes sweet.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
5.
The leaf is 5mm wide.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
6.
It makes a loud crackling sound.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
7.
The temperature of the room is decreasing by 4 degrees Celsius.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
8.
The mass of the chocolate cake is 250 g.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
9.
The flower has 6 petals.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
10.
The liquid is a pink color.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
11.

When you use your 5 senses to gather information, you are making a/an

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

c)

Scientific Wondering

12.
Your teacher has asked you to explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative observations. Which statement is correct?
a)
Quantitative observations use numbers, qualitative uses the senses.
b)
Quantitative observations use the senses, qualitative uses numbers.
c)
Quantitative observations use measurement, qualitative uses numbers.
d)
Quantitative observations use colors, qualitative uses the senses.
13.
There are 16 red marbles in the bag.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
c)
Both
d)
Neither
14.
The pendulum made 17 full swings in 30 seconds.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
c)
Both
d)
Neither
15.
The speed of the car was 45 mph.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
c)
Both
d)
Neither
16.
Dolphin colors range from gray to white.
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative 
17.
Dolphins have smooth skin.
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
18.
Qualitative or Quantitative:
The butterfly is on a pink flower. 
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
19.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
20.
If your teacher asked you to make qualitative observations about the class’s pet hamster, which group of words might be used?
a)
A  mass of 3 kg, 11 cm long, age of 16 months
b)
A  mass of 3 kg, 11 cm long, cute
c)
A  long hair, white and brown colored, soft
d)
A  temperature, length, weight
21.

What is a qualitative observation?

a)

a guess you make using observations

b)

an observation describing qualities or characteristics

c)

an observation using values that can be counted

d)

an educated guess

22.

What is a quantitative observation?

a)

an observation describing qualities and characteristics

b)

an educated guess

c)

a guess you make using observations

d)

an observation using values that can be counted

23.

A qualitative observation uses describing ___.

a)

numbers

b)

words

24.

A quantitative observation uses describing ___.

a)

numbers

b)

words

25.

A ruler is best for making ___ observations.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

26.

A magnifying glass is best for making ___ observations.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

27.

Classify the observation as qualitative or quantitative: dry air

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

28.

Classify the observation as qualitative or quantitative: increased heart rate

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

29.

Classify the observation as qualitative or quantitative: gritty texture

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

30.

Classify the observation as qualitative or quantitative: 100% relative humidity

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

31.

Classify the observation as qualitative or quantitative: five minutes

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

32.

Classify the observation as qualitative or quantitative: darker

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

33.

Qualitative or quantitative? The slime is bright blue.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

34.

Qualitative or quantitative? The slimes's diameter increased by 3 cm.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

35.

Qualitative or quantitative? The third solution started boiling three minutes faster.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

36.

Select all QUALITATIVE observations related to this image.

a)

The plant is 36.3cm tall

b)

The leaves are pointy

c)

I pour 200mL of water every morning at 8:00am.

d)

The plant grew fast.

e)

The plant using soil A had flowers that were a deeper shade of blue.

37.

Which observation type best describes this image?

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

38.

Select all QUANTITATIVE observations related to this image.

a)

Arianna added 22mL of hydrogen peroxide to the solution.

b)

The solution became warm to the touch.

c)

The solution's temperature increased by 3°C.

d)

Sebastian noticed the solution turned red when he added nitric acid to the mixture.

e)

After 30 seconds, Angel recorded the weight of the distillate and it measured 14g.

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