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An observation that deals with a number or amount is called a quantitative observation. An observation that deals with descriptions is called a qualitative observation.

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How do you put the words qualitative observation in a sentence?

Qualitative observation deals with information that can be observed with our senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing.


What is a hypothesis based on?

A hypothesis is based on you observation, and experiments on what you are going to do. If your hypothesis is wrong or doesn't match the results you had, you would need to modify it, so basically a hypothesis deals with prior knowledge.


What does quantitative observation mean?

Quantitative observation means that your description of what you observedincludes a definite number that you measured.For example:"I saw a really big guy." is not a quantitative observation."I saw a guy who is 8 feet tall." is a quantitative observation.


What is controlled observation?

Controlled observation is a type of observational study where thesituations areplanned by the researcher. This type of observation may be carried out in a laboratory type situation and because variables are manipulated is said to be high in control. The weakness of the method is that it will be low in ecological validity compared to naturalistic observation. If participants are aware they are being studied they behave differently. by Riziki Kacheche ESM Student ARU-2009/13 Tanzania


Joe threw his toy is an example of what type of observation?

"Joe threw his toy" is an example of a direct observation. This type of observation involves watching and recording behaviors or actions as they occur, without any interpretation or inference. It provides a straightforward account of what is happening in a specific situation.