Observation in the Sciences

What is a qualitative observation?

• A qualitative observation is a quantitative measurement of an object or event.

• A qualitative observation is a prediction or hypothesis about an object or event.

• A qualitative observation is an objective observation that can be measured or quantified.

• A qualitative observation is a subjective observation that describes the qualities or characteristics of an object or event.

Give an example of a qualitative observation.

• The weight of an object

• The temperature of a room

• The length of a pencil

• An example of a qualitative observation is the smell of a flower.

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What is a quantitative observation?

• An observation that deals with emotions

• An observation that deals with numerical data or measurements.

• An observation that deals with shapes

• An observation that deals with colors

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Give an example of a quantitative observation.

• The sound of a bird's chirp

• The color of a flower

• The weight of an object or the temperature of a room.

• The taste of a food

What is the difference between inductive and deductive observation?

• The difference between inductive and deductive observation is that inductive observation involves making generalizations based on patterns observed, while deductive observation involves having a tested rule and matching facts to the rule.

• Inductive observation involves making predictions based on a hypothesis, while deductive observation involves making generalizations based on patterns observed.

• Inductive observation involves testing a hypothesis through experiments or observations, while deductive observation involves making generalizations based on patterns observed.

• Inductive observation involves making generalizations based on patterns observed, while deductive observation involves making predictions based on a hypothesis.

Provide an example of an observation that is NOT an inductive observation

• Observing that all the crows you have seen are different colors and then generalizing that all crows are different colors.

• Observing that all the crows you have seen are white and then generalizing that all crows are white.

• Observing that all the crows you have seen are black and then generalizing that all crows are black.

• Observing that one crow is black and then generalizing that all crows are black.

Provide an example of a deductive observation.

• A deductive observation is an observation made based on personal beliefs or opinions.

• A deductive observation is an observation made without any evidence or premises.

• An deductive observation is an observation made using deductive reasoning.

• A deductive observation is a logical conclusion based on a set of premises or evidence.

What is the difference between indirect and direct observation?

• Indirect observation involves gathering information through secondary sources or by inference, while direct observation involves gathering information through secondhand experience or by indirectly observing the subject.

• Indirect observation involves gathering information through secondary sources or by inference, while direct observation involves gathering information through firsthand experience or by directly observing the subject.

• Indirect observation involves gathering information through primary sources or by inference, while direct observation involves gathering information through firsthand experience or by directly observing the subject.

• Indirect observation involves gathering information through primary sources or by inference, while direct observation involves gathering information through secondhand experience or by indirectly observing the subject.

Give an example of an indirect observation.

• Measuring the temperature of a room to determine if the air conditioner is working.

• Listening to a recording of a bird's song to identify the species.

• Smelling a piece of fruit to determine if it is ripe.

• assuming the presence of an object based on its shadow.

Give an example of a direct observation.

• Watching a video of a child's behavior from a year ago

• Asking a child how they feel about a certain topic

• Observing a child's behavior in a classroom setting without any intervention or prompting.

• Reading a report about a child's behavior from a teacher