Understanding Observations: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data
Learn the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations, and how to make and explain both types using your senses or measurements. Get ready for the quiz on September 18th and submit your Oreo Lab by Friday!
Understanding Observations: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data
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Qualitative vs. Quantitative September 18th, 2018 Quiz Friday on Observations and inferences Oreo Lab Due Friday too!
Observation is describing an object using your five senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, & taste) or measurement (numbers). 2 Types of Observation 1. QuaLitative Observation 2. QuaNtitative Observation
Make qualitative observations about the picture above. Write them down. Explain why this is a qualitative observation. Make quantitative observations about the picture above. Write them down. Explain why this is a quantitative observation.
List both quantitative and qualitative observations. Put them into two columns. One for quantitative and another for qualitative.