Observations vs. Inferences - Missed Questions

Your teacher has asked you to explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative observations. Which statement is correct?

• Quantitative observations use numbers, qualitative uses the senses.
• Quantitative observations use the senses, qualitative uses numbers.
• Quantitative observations use measurement, qualitative uses numbers.
• Quantitative observations use colors, qualitative uses the senses.

Read the statement. Then choose whether the statement is a qualitative or quantitative observation

The tulips in Ms. Clarke's garden are red and smooth.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Which of the following is a possible inference for this picture?

• The chimpanzee is looking for food.

• There is one chimpanzee.

• The chimpanzee has dark brown fur.

• The chimpanzee has 5 fingers on their hand.

All of the following are QUALITATIVE observations except

• The liquid is blue.

• The liquid is soap.

• There are 200 mL of liquid.

• The liquid feels slippery.

All of the following are QUANTITATIVE observations except

• Temperature found with a thermometer

• Population of people in a city

• Height of a building in meters

• Color of a shirt

Which of the following is an observation?

• The children slept in the tent last night.

• The children are looking for birds.

• The children have a picnic basket with food.

• The children are in the woods far from home.