Observations & Inferences

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Collecting information by using the senses.

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observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What are the two kinds of observations?

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quantitative and qualitative

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Which of the following best represents a qualitative observation?

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quality, description

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Which of the following best represents a quantitative observation? Options:

number, amount, measurement

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quality, characteristic, description

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opinions and relative terms

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subjective

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number, amount, measurement

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An observation based on opinion or feelings.

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subjective

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An observation based on proven facts or data.

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objective

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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The beaker contains 250 mL of vinegar.

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quantitative observation

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The liquid in the graduated cylinder is blue.

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qualitative observation

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A logical explanation of what you observe based on your own experience.

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inference

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The plant is tall and green, it must be healthy.

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inference