Observation & Inference Practice

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What does it mean to be a good observer?

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Being a good observer means paying attention and studying something closely.

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What do inferences use to form opinions or explanations?

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Inferences use evidence to form opinions or explanations.

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Do inferences need to be correct?

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No, inferences do not need to be correct.

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What type of observation is 'The pencil is 10cm long'?

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Quantitative observation.

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What type of observation is 'The perfume smells flowery'?

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Qualitative observation.

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Define 'observation'.

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Observation is the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

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Qualitative observations describe qualities or characteristics, while quantitative observations involve measurements and numbers.

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Give an example of a qualitative observation.

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An example of a qualitative observation is 'The sky is blue.'

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Give an example of a quantitative observation.

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An example of a quantitative observation is 'There are 20 students in the classroom.'

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.