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Is quantitative observation better than qualitative observation?

April 26, 2017observation qualitative quantitative

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Is quantitative observation better than qualitative observation?

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Both have their place, but in general, I’d say yes. Quantitative observations are those that show facts, such as ‘the subject grew 10cm in the designated time frame.’ Qualitative observations can be said to be what you percieve, ie. ‘the subject doesn’t look as though it has grown much’.