Question

quiz 1: setting up an experiment - y
identify each statement as either a qualitative observation or a quantitative observation. words may be used multiple times.
the object is 120 cm long.
the object is smooth and gray.
the temperature is cool.
the object has a mass of 50 kg.
the object is rough and scratchy.
the object is yellow.
qualitative observation quantitative observation

Explanation:

Qualitative observations describe qualities (non-numerical); quantitative use numerical measurements.

Answer:

The object is 120 cm long: Quantitative observation
The object is smooth and gray: Qualitative observation
The temperature is cold: Qualitative observation
The object has a mass of 50 kg: Quantitative observation
The object is rough and scratchy: Qualitative observation
The object is yellow: Qualitative observation