Observations & Inferences

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Using observations to make a logical theory or good guess.

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Inference

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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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These kind of observations are made using numbers, taken by instruments such as rulers, balances and thermometers.

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Quantitative Observations

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A student recorded how many commercials she saw in one week. Her results are recorded above. What can you infer?

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She watched less tv on Monday.

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An observation based on proven facts or data.

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objective

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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. Options: quantitative observation, qualitative observation, inference, prediction.

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qualitative observation

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Which observation is quantitative? Options: It is 5 cm long, It is smooth, It looks red, It is dry

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It is 5 cm long

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What observation can be made about the picture?

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He is wearing a jacket.

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Qualitative observations about the class’s pet hamster.

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Long hair, white and brown colored, soft.