Qualitative and Quantitative Observations

Qualitative and Quantitative Observations

Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will help you understand the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations in science.

1. Which type of observation uses numbers and measurements?

2. Which of the following is a qualitative observation?

1. A qualitative observation describes characteristics that cannot be measured.

2. The temperature of a room (25°C) is a qualitative observation.

1. Observations that involve numbers are called   observations.

2. Observations that describe qualities or characteristics are called   observations.

1. Look at the image of the microscope below. Write one qualitative observation and one quantitative observation about it.

Qualitative Observation:  

Quantitative Observation:  

2. Describe a scenario where both qualitative and quantitative observations would be important for a scientist.