Observation Vs. Inference

Front

Using your senses to gather information is called an _____?

Back

observation

Front

Explaining or interpreting the observations is called _____?

Back

inference

Front

An observation that has a number is called a _________ observation?

Back

quantitative

Front

An observation that uses words without numbers or amounts is called a _________ observation?

Back

qualitative

Front

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative observation?

• The cat weighs 34 kg
• The clouds look grey and dark
• The girl can run 15 mph
• There are 50 states in the USA

Back

The clouds look grey and dark

Front

Which observation is quantitative?

Back

It is 5 cm long

Front

The girl is folding her arms. Options: Observation, Inference

Back

Observation

Front

It's December.

Back

Inference

Front

There are 5 boys.

Back

Observation

Front

The Sloth is on a beach with palm trees.

Back

inference