Qualitative vs. Quantitative Observations

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What is a qualitative observation?

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An observation describing qualities or characteristics.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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An observation that includes numbers and can be measured.

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Classify the observation: increased heart rate.

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Qualitative.

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Classify the observation: 75 days.

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Quantitative.

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Classify the observation: dry air.

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Qualitative.

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If the observation has numbers and a label, then it is ___?

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Quantitative.

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Give an example of a qualitative observation.

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The sky is blue.

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Give an example of a quantitative observation.

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There are 20 students in the class.

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What type of observation uses measurements?

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Quantitative observation.

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What type of observation describes the appearance of something?

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Qualitative observation.