Observation Vs. Inference

Front

Using senses to gather information is called an _____?

Back

observation

Front

Explaining observations is called _____?

Back

inference

Front

An observation with a number is a __________ observation?

Back

quantitative

Front

Observation using words, not numbers: _________

Back

qualitative

Front

Example of qualitative observation?

Back

The clouds look grey and dark.

Front

Quantitative observation:

Back

5 cm long

Front

The girl is folding her arms.

Back

Observation

Front

It's December.

Back

Inference

Front

5 boys are present.

Back

Observation

Front

Sloth on a beach with palm trees.

Back

Inference.