How are quantitative and qualitative observations different?
1 Answer
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Explanation:
QUALITATIVE OBSERVATIONS:
- They are variable.
- They are not accurate.
- They are not measurable.
- They cannot be recorded in terms of numbers.
Examples
- The freezing point of water is colder than its boiling point.
- A liter of ethanol is lighter than a liter of water.
QUANTITATIVE OBSERVATIONS:
- They are invariable.
- They are accurate.
- They are measurable.
- They can be recorded in terms of numbers.
Examples:
- The freezing point of water is
0^@"C" and its boiling point is100^@"C" - A liter of ethanol weighs approx.
"789 g" and a liter of water weighs approx."1000 g"
