Inference and Observations

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Observation or inference: This is a brown puppy.

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Observation

Front

Observation or Inference: This puppy was abandoned

Back

Inference

Front

Observation about the picture:
- The boy is next to a bike.
- The boy is in a lot of pain.
- The boy has injuries to his knees.
- The boy learned his lesson about wheelies.

Back

The boy is next to a bike.

Front

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

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Observation

Front

Using observations to make a logical theory or good guess.

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Inference

Front

Which of the following statements is an inference about the picture? The vase is broken., The girls' bow is blue and purple., The girl broke the vase., The girl has blonde hair.

Back

The girl broke the vase.

Front

Which of these statements is NOT an observation about this picture? Options: There is a red candle on the window sill., The moon is full., It is Christmas time., There's snow on the tree.

Back

It is Christmas time.

Front

Scenario: You are shopping at tops. You hear glass breaking, a person cursing, and the sharp smell of pickle juice coming from the next aisle.  Based on the scenario, what do you infer (inference)?

Back

All of these are inferences.

Front

In the scientific process, which comes first?

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Observation: using your senses to gather information

Front

Red skies at night, sailors delight

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inference