Qualitative or Quantitative Observations

Which observation is quantitative?

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

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NGSS.5-PS1-2

NGSS.5-PS1-3

Dolphins have smooth skin.

• quantitative observation
• qualitative observation

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

• quantitative observation
• qualitative observation

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NGSS.HS-LS2-4

The table top is smooth.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

The speed of the car is 55 mph.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The cell phone is ringing....

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

These kind of observation use your senses to observe results.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

It tastes sweet.

• Qualitative
• Quantitative

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

The flower has 6 petals.

• Qualitative
• Quantitative