Scientific Observation and Inference

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Quantitative data

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Quantitative data can be measured and expressed numerically.

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Qualitative data

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Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics.

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Reasoning explains why the evidence supports the claim.

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The flashlight won't turn on because the batteries are dead is reasoning.

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The puddle is 1 inch deep.

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Observation

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Without charged batteries, the flashlight cannot complete the circuit to light up is a claim.

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Reasoning connects evidence to the claim in a logical way.

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Qualitative observation

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Describes characteristics

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Inference

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Gives a conclusion; example: The floor is brown because it looks like wood

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Give a qualitative data example from a flower

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It smells like roses

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Give a quantitative data example from a book

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The book has 150 pages

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The sidewalk is wet.

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Observation