Scientific Method

Observing

using one or more of your senses to gather information

Quantitative Observations(Definition)

Deal with a number or amount

Qualitative Observations(Definition)

Deal with descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers

Inferring

A conclusion based on observations or prior knowledge

Qualitative or quantitative?

The color is a pretty red.

Qualitative (example)

Qualitative or quantitative?

That is a juicy orange.

Qualitative (example)

Qualitative or quantitative?

One tree is 9 ft tall.

Quantitative (example)

Qualitative or quantitative?

That was a whisper.

Qualitative (example)

Qualitative or quantitative?

The box weighs 3 pounds.

Quantitative (example)

Qualitative or quantitative?

That is some stinky cheese.

Qualitative (example)

Qualitative or quantitative?

It was only 60 degrees this morning.

Quantitative (example)

Qualitative or quantitative?

Is is getting darker earlier at night.

Qualitative (example)

Qualitative or quantitative?

I got 20 tomatoes from that plant.

Quantitative (example)

Qualitative or quantitative?

Your shirt is very soft.

Qualitative (example)

Qualitative or quantitative?

That concert lasted over 3 hours.

Quantitative (example)

Qualitative or quantitative?

That concert was really long.

Qualitative (example)

Classifying

Process of grouping items together that are alike in some way