Qualitative vs Quantitative Observations

Look at the image of the flower. Which observation is a quantitative one?

• The petals are 5 cm long.

• The petals are red.

• The petals are soft.

• The petals are fragrant.

Read the text: "The liquid in the beaker is 50 mL." What type of observation is this?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Subjective

• Descriptive

Look at the image of the tree. Which is a quantitative observation about the height of the tree.

• The tree is tall.

• The tree is 15 meters high.

• The tree has green leaves.

• The tree is old.

Read the text: "The solution turned blue when mixed with the indicator." What type of observation is this?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Numerical

• Measurable

Look at the image of the rock. Which of the following are qualitative observations.

• The rock is 10 kg.

• The rock is rough.

• The rock is gray.

• The rock is 20 cm long.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Descriptive

• Subjective

Look at the image of the classroom. Measure the number of students with a quantitative observation.

• There are 34 students.

• The students are attentive.

• The students are wearing uniforms.

• The classroom is large.

Read the text: "The metal is shiny and smooth." What type of observation is this?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Numerical

• Measurable

Look at the image of the car's speedometer. What is a quantitative observation of its speed.

• The car is red.

• The car is fast.

• The car is moving at 60 km/h.

• The car is new.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Read the text: "The mass of the object is 200 grams." What type of observation is this?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Descriptive

• Subjective