Question

qualitative (categorical) or quantitative? if you end up getting the same question, answer it and click \get a similar question\ to get a different version. determine whether each observation below is qualitative or quantitative. a. the height of a plant is 13 centimeters. select an answer b. a solution turns red. select an answer c. a solution bubbles and fizzes. select an answer d. the temperature decreases by 20 degrees celsius. select an answer e. a chemical reaction gives off a strong odor. select an answer f. a reaction lasts for 8 minutes and 55 seconds. select an answer question help: message instructor submit question

Explanation:

Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics, while quantitative data is numerical.

• a. The height of a plant given as 13 centimeters is numerical, so it's quantitative.
• b. A solution turning red describes a quality, so it's qualitative.
• c. A solution bubbling and fizzing is a description of a quality, so it's qualitative.
• d. The temperature decrease given as 20 degrees Celsius is numerical, so it's quantitative.
• e. A chemical - reaction giving off a strong odor is a description of a quality, so it's qualitative.
• f. The time of 8 minutes and 55 seconds for a reaction is numerical, so it's quantitative.

Answer:

a. Quantitative
b. Qualitative
c. Qualitative
d. Quantitative
e. Qualitative
f. Quantitative