Question

Which of the following would be a quantitative observation

a. the attractiveness of the tail feathers of a male peacock is compared
b. butterfly wings are assessed to see which is the most orange in appearance
c. the height of radish seedlings is measured
d. the odor of different plants is compared to see which smells the worst

Answer 1

c. the height of radish seedlings is measured

Step-by-step explanation:

Quantitative measurements revolve around the quantity of things and exact measurements. The measured height of a radish seedling is the perfect example of that.

Memory technique:

• Quantitative observations involve quantity (numbers).

• Qualitative observations involve quality (descriptions, features, i.e. color, smell, shape)