quantitative or qualitative observation?

Which observation is quantitative?

• It is 5 cm long
• It is smooth
• It looks red
• It is dry

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

NGSS.5-PS1-2

Dolphins have smooth skin.

• quantitative observation
• qualitative observation

Dolphins eat the equivalent of 4% of their body mass each day.

• quantitative observation
• qualitative observation

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-4

The table top is smooth.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

The penguins are black and white.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The speed of the car is 55 mph.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The cell phone is making noise....

• Qualitative Observation

• Quanititative Observation

These kind of observation use your senses to observe results.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

These kind of observations are made using instruments such as rulers, balances and thermometers.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

It tastes sweet.

• Qualitative
• Quantitative

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8