1. Observations Use one or more of your five senses to gather information
A noting and recording of FACTS!
Example: There is one window in this room.

2. Inferences
Logical explanation based upon prior knowledge and experience
Based upon observations
Example: When you entered the room, you most likely inferred that the individual in the front of the room is the teacher.

3. Observation or Inference?
The apple is red.
The lights are off because no one is home.
Inference
The plant is extremely wilted due to a lack of water
Inference

4. Quantitative Data Quantitative Quantity Numerical
Involves counting or measuring with numbers
Example: height, weight, length

5. Qualitative Data Qualitative Quality
Information that is not measured. The data involves observations using your 5 senses.
Example: colors, smells, taste, appearance

6. Quantitative or Qualitative?
The cup of coffee is served at a temperature of 125 degrees F
Quantitative
The cup of coffee has a strong aroma.
Qualitative
The cup of coffee has a strong taste.
Qualitative
The cup of coffee costs $4.95.
Quantitative