What is the primary difference between quantitative and qualitative data?

Understanding Data Collection in Scientific Experiments

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Both are numerical but collected differently.
Quantitative data is descriptive, while qualitative data is numerical.
Quantitative data is numerical, while qualitative data is descriptive.
Both are descriptive but used in different contexts.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which tool is used to measure mass in a laboratory setting?
Metric ruler
Triple beam balance
Thermometer
Graduated cylinder
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you determine the mass of an object using a triple beam balance?
Add the readings from all three beams.
Subtract the smallest reading from the largest.
Multiply the readings from all three beams.
Divide the total reading by three.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meniscus in the context of measuring volume?
The topmost layer of a liquid in a container.
The curve seen at the top of a liquid in a graduated cylinder.
The line where the liquid meets the container.
The bottom layer of a liquid in a container.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the volume of a solid object determined using a graduated cylinder?
By measuring the object's dimensions directly.
By using a thermometer to measure displacement.
By weighing the object and converting to volume.
By subtracting the initial liquid volume from the final volume after submersion.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unit is used to express the volume of a solid object measured by displacement?
Milliliters
Liters
Cubic meters
Cubic centimeters
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does each tick mark on a metric ruler represent?
1 centimeter
0.1 centimeter
1 millimeter
0.5 centimeter
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