Qualitative or Quantitative Observations

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What is a quantitative observation?

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A quantitative observation is a measurement that involves numbers and can be counted or measured, such as length, width, height, or temperature.

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What is a qualitative observation?

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A qualitative observation describes characteristics or qualities that cannot be measured with numbers, such as color, texture, or taste.

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Give an example of a quantitative observation.

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An example of a quantitative observation is 'The book is 300 pages long.'

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Give an example of a qualitative observation.

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An example of a qualitative observation is 'The flower is yellow.'

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What type of observation is 'It is 5 cm long'?

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Quantitative observation.

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What type of observation is 'It tastes sweet'?

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Qualitative observation.

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What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

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The main difference is that qualitative observations describe qualities without numbers, while quantitative observations involve measurements and numbers.

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Which observation uses your senses to gather information?

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Qualitative observation.

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What type of observation is 'The plant has grown 4 cm since yesterday'?

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Quantitative observation.

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Is 'The sky is blue' a qualitative or quantitative observation?

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Qualitative observation.