Qualitative verses Quantitative Observations Say What?? Don’t worry you will be an expert soon enough!

Qualitative vs Quantitative Data Qualitative Data Overview: Deals with descriptions. Data can be observed but not measured. Colors, textures, smells, tastes, appearance, beauty, etc. Qualitative → Quality Quantitative Data Deals with numbers. Data which can be measured. Length, height, area, volume, weight, speed, time, temperature, humidity, sound levels, cost, members, ages, etc. Quantitative → Quantity

Example 2: Latte Qualitative data: *robust aroma *frothy appearance * strong taste *glass cup Quantitative data: *12 ounces of latte *serving temperature 1500 F. *serving cup 7 inches in height *cost $4.95

Example 3: Freshman Class Qualitative data: *friendly demeanors *civic minded *environmentalists *positive school spirit Quantitative data: *672 students *394 girls, 278 boys *68% on honor roll *150 students accelerated in mathematics

You Try It! Pretend you are in this picture. Describe it using qualitative observations. MAP TAP 2002-2003

You Try It! Did you remember to describe: What you would see? What you would hear? What it would feel like? How it would taste? How it would smell ? MAP TAP 2002-2003

Quantitative and Qualitative Observations You try it! Pretend the candy is in front of you. How would you quantitatively describe it? Write at least 2 quantitative observations. MAP TAP 2002-2003 Quantitative and Qualitative Observations

Quantitative and Qualitative Observations You try it Did you… Count the number of candies? Estimate the mass of the candy Count the candy by row Count the candy by color MAP TAP 2002-2003 Quantitative and Qualitative Observations