Question

1. identify the following as quantitative or qualitative measurements. 3.1

a. a flame is hot.
b. a candle has a mass of 90 g.
c. wax is soft.
d. a candles height decreases 4.2 cm/hr.

Explanation:

Quantitative measurements are numerical and involve amounts or quantities. Qualitative measurements are non - numerical and describe qualities.

• a. "A flame is hot" is a qualitative measure as it describes a quality (hotness) without a number.
• b. "A candle has a mass of 90 g" is a quantitative measure as it has a numerical value (90 g) representing the mass.
• c. "Wax is soft" is a qualitative measure as it describes the quality (softness) of wax without a number.
• d. "A candle's height decreases 4.2 cm/hr" is a quantitative measure as it has numerical values (4.2 cm and hr) representing a rate of change.

Answer:

a. Qualitative
b. Quantitative
c. Qualitative
d. Quantitative