Qualitative Observations

Definition:

This method of data collection deals with the 5 major sensory organs and their functioning – sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing. This doesn't involve measurements or numbers but instead characteristics.

Quantitative Observations

Definition:

Unlike qualitative observations, quantitative observations are a method of data collection that deals with numeric values, as opposed to features of an object.

Microscopic Images taken with a phone

We took these images with a phone due to a technical error at the time of our meet. The images are coded with "RA_". The last letter in that code represents the fermenting agent used (S is for sucrose, F is for fructose, and G is for glucose).

Microscopic Images taken with a computer software

One of our team members was able to take microscopic images of algae on their own time, and this was the result. The images are in the following order: Sucrose (4x, 10x, and 40x), Glucose, and Fructose.

Standard of Comparison (Control Green Algae)

The image above showcases the green algae sample that was not treated with a fermenting agent. We used this in comparing other green algae images to look for any significant changes.

Images taken with microscope + computer software

Due to the constraint of time, we were not able to take images of the green algae using our phones. However, one of our teammates was able to take images using their microscope, which are showcased above. They are in the following order: Sucrose (x4, x10, x40), Glucose, and Fructose.

Images taken with a phone + microscope

These images may not be in a specific order, but since they are labelled "BA_" along with their magnification, it will be easy to navigate around the images.

Images taken with a microscope + computer software

Order: Sucrose (x4, x10, x40), Glucose, and Fructose.