Question

qualitative observation
inference
quantitative observation
hypothesis

1. which of the following is an example of a

the boy is sad
the boy has only 9 fingers
the boy has red pants
the boy has a hat on

1. the smallest unit capable of carrying out life

Explanation:

To determine the correct option, we analyze each choice:

• "the boy is sad" is a qualitative observation (describes a quality/feeling).
• "the boy has only 9 fingers" involves a number (9), which is a quantitative observation (measurable quantity).
• "the boy has red pants" is a qualitative observation (describes color, a quality).
• "the boy has a hat on" is a qualitative observation (describes presence of an item, a quality).

Since the question likely asks for a quantitative observation (given the context of the previous question's options), the option with a numerical value (9 fingers) is the example of quantitative observation.

Answer:

the boy has only 9 fingers