Observations and Inferences and Osmosis

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Which of these is an observation?

• The dog is 4 years old.
• The dog is wearing a hat.

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The dog is wearing a hat.

Answer explanation

The question asks for an observation. An observation is something that you notice or see. There are two options: The dog's age and the dog wearing a hat. The correct answer is 'The dog is wearing a hat.' because it is something that can be observed directly.

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What is an observation about this picture?

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This lady has her hair in a bun.

Answer explanation

The correct response to the question is 'This lady has her hair in a bun.' There has been no direct reference to the woman's activity, such as working on a remote learning day, in the question. The question is about an observation of the picture, and the observed detail specified in the correct choice is regarding the lady's hair being in a bun.

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Which statement is an observation about this picture? Options: There are washing machines or dryers in the picture. The woman is at a laundry mat.

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There are washing machines or dryers in the picture.

Front

The cat looks mad. He must be hangry.

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Inference

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In qualitative research, we depend mostly on our senses.

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True

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An observation that has to do with adjectives like heavy.

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Qualitative Observation

Answer explanation

The question is about a characteristic expressed through an adjective, like 'heavy.' This is a qualitative observation as it refers to the qualities or attributes of the subject, not a measure or quantity. Hence, 'Qualitative Observation' is the correct choice.

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

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Quantitative Observation

Answer explanation

The question refers to an observation involving numbers and labels, such as '3.5 cm'. This is characteristic of a Quantitative Observation, which involves measurements or counts that are numerical. Therefore, 'Quantitative Observation' is the correct answer.

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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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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

Front

During diffusion particles move from an area of ____ concentration to an area of _____ concentration.

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high, low