Inferences/Observations and Qualitative/Quantitative Data

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What is Quantitative Data?

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Data that can be counted or measured, often represented in numbers.

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What is Qualitative Data?

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Information that cannot be measured, often descriptive and based on observations.

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What is an Observation?

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An act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs.

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What is an Inference?

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A conclusion drawn from observations or evidence.

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Example of Quantitative Data?

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There are 5 birds on the limb.

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Example of Qualitative Data?

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The birds are colorful.

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What is the reading on a triple beam balance?

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A specific measurement of weight, e.g., 373.4 g.

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How do you differentiate between Qualitative and Quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics, while Quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

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What type of data is 'the sky is blue'?

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Qualitative data.

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What type of data is 'there are 10 apples in the basket'?

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Quantitative data.