Observations and Inferences Flashcard

Front

We are making__________ when we draw a conclusion or make predictions based on collected information.

Back

inferences

Front

When we use our five senses to gather information about the world around us we are making __________.

Back

observations

Front

Which of the following is an inference?

• There are three baby birds in the nest in my tree.
• My dog barks at the birds in the tree.
• I noticed that the birds were fed by other birds.
• The birds must like worms because they eat them every day.

Back

The birds must like worms because they eat them every day.

Front

Which of the following is an observation?

• noticing that the leaves on the tree are turning colors
• predicting that the leaves will soon fall
• forming a hypothesis that the tree will grow taller with fertilizer
• none of these

Back

noticing that the leaves on the tree are turning colors

Front

Which of the following contains a quantitative observation?

• The blanket weighs 200 grams.
• The blanket is red and blue.
• The blanket looks very long.
• The blanket looks like it is very warm.

Back

The blanket weighs 200 grams.

Front

Inference about Taylor based on her Saturday morning activity with Elly.

Back

Taylor loves to play tennis with her friend.

Front

Which of the following is an observation only?

• The sky is dark and cloudy so it must be about to rain.
• The cute little dog is brown and white.
• The bus got a flat tire. There must have been a nail in the road.
• It is getting so cold outside that it might snow.

Back

The cute little dog is brown and white.

Front

Which of the following contains an inference?

• The wall in the classroom is blue.
• Lake Elementary is on Lincoln Street.
• It is dark outside so it must be nighttime.
• Two boys were swinging on the playground.

Back

It is dark outside so it must be nighttime.

Front

Which of the following is a qualitative observation?

• The Ohio State Buckeyes won the National Championship in 2014.
• Shane Bieber throws his four seam fastball at 94 mph.
• LeBron is 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 250 pounds.
• Baker Mayfield completed 19 passes for 165 yards against the Cowboys.

Back

The Ohio State Buckeyes won the National Championship in 2014.

Front

What can we infer about the picture?

Back

The dog on the right is a puppy.