1. Qualitative verses Quantitative Observations
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2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. You Try It!
Pretend you are in this picture. Describe it using qualitative observations.
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6. 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 ?
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7. 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.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Observations

8. 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
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Quantitative and Qualitative Observations