Observations & Inferences

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What is an observation?

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

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What is a qualitative observation?

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An observation that uses adjectives to describe something, like the color or texture of an object.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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An observation that involves measuring or counting, often expressed with numbers.

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What is an inference?

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A prediction or logical conclusion about our observations.

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What is the difference between observation and inference?

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Observation is using senses to gather information, while inference is drawing conclusions based on those observations.

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Give an example of a qualitative observation.

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The sky is blue and the grass is green.

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Give an example of a quantitative observation.

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There are 10 apples in the basket.

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Which of these is a qualitative observation: 'The dog is barking' or 'The dog is 4 years old'?

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The dog is barking.

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What senses can be used for observations?

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Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

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What type of observation is 'The cake is sweet'?

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Qualitative observation.