Question

kari is testing the hypothesis that plants rely on photosynthesis to grow. she conducts an experiment in which she observes the sprouting and growth of bean seeds. the beans are raised either in sunlight or darkness. she records her observations in a data table. which statements from karis records convey qualitative data, and not quantitative data? choose all that apply. a. the beans in the control group have a white spot on day 2. b. the beans in the control group have 1.0 centimeter sprouts on day 3. c. the beans in the control group feel soft on day 2. d. the beans of both groups appear equally green and healthy on day 1.

Explanation:

Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities (e.g., color, texture, appearance). Quantitative data is numerical (e.g., length, count).

• Option A: "white spot" is a qualitative description (color - white).
• Option B: "1.0 centimeter" is a numerical (quantitative) measurement.
• Option C: "soft" is a qualitative description (texture).
• Option D: "green and healthy" are qualitative descriptions (color - green, general appearance - healthy).

Answer:

A. The beans in the control group have a white spot on day 2, C. The beans in the control group feel soft on day 2, D. The beans of both groups appear equally green and healthy on day 1