Observations and Inferences

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What is an observation?

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An observation is a statement based on what you see, hear, or measure. It is factual and can be verified.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion or logical guess made based on observations and prior knowledge.

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What is a qualitative observation?

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A qualitative observation describes qualities or characteristics that cannot be measured with numbers, such as color, texture, or sound.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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A quantitative observation involves measurements and numbers, such as height, weight, or volume.

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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 5 apples in the basket.

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What is the difference between observation and inference?

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Observation is what you directly see or measure, while inference is what you conclude based on those observations.

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What type of observation is 'The tree is tall'?

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Qualitative Observation.

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What type of observation is 'There are 20 students in the classroom'?

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Quantitative Observation.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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To make an inference means to use observations to form a logical conclusion or theory.