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Two types of Observation

Two types of Observation. Qua l itative – Quality – like your senses Qua n titative – n for numbers. Qualitative vs Quantitative Data. Qualitative Observations. Hard to measure Describes the qualities of something Color Taste Sound.

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Two types of Observation

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  1. Two types of Observation Qualitative – Quality – like your senses Quantitative – n for numbers

  2. Qualitative vs Quantitative Data

  3. Qualitative Observations • Hard to measure • Describes the qualities of something • Color • Taste • Sound

  4. Quantitative Observations • Can be expressed in numbers • Can be counted or measured • Amounts • Temperature • Mass • Length • Allow us to communicate specifics • Tools are used to communicate data • Observations are collected in data tables

  5. Make one qualitative observation about the picture above. Explain why this is a qualitative observation. Make one quantitative observation about the picture above. Explain why this is a quantitative observation.

  6. Make one qualitative observation about the picture above. Explain why this is a qualitative observation. Make one quantitative observation about the picture above. Explain why this is a quantitative observation.

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