Observations and Inferences

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Using any of your 5 senses to describe the world around you.

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Observation

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An observation that has to do with adjectives like heavy.

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Qualitative Observation

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An observation that has to do with numbers and labels like 3.5 cm.

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Quantitative Observation

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Observation or Inference: I think the weather is cold.

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Inference

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Observation or Inference: I notice the tree by the pond has no leaves on it.

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Observation

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Qualitative or Quantitative: There is 300 mL of liquid in this beaker.

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Quantitative Observation

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Qualitative or Quantitative: I feel rough sand and a strong heat on the back of my neck.

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Qualitative Observation

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Qualitative or Quantitative: We bought 3.4 pounds of fruit.

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Quantitative Observation

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I hear a rush of wind, loud yells, and metal banging together. Is this a Qualitative or Quantitative observation?

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Qualitative Observation

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Qualitative or Quantitative: The green bar is 3.5 centimeters long.

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Quantitative Observation