Observation vs Inference

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What is an observation?

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An observation is information gathered using your 5 senses.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a statement based off of your observations.

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What do you use to make observations?

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You use your 5 senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

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Is 'The man is scared' an observation or an inference?

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Inference.

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Is 'There is a man in a kayak' an observation or an inference?

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Observation.

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What is the difference between observation and inference?

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Observation is what you see or sense directly; inference is what you conclude based on observations.

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Give an example of an observation.

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The container is filled to the 350 mL mark.

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Give an example of an inference.

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The man is going to get eaten.

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What is the process of using your senses to gather information called?

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Observing.

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Can an inference be wrong?

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Yes, inferences can be incorrect if based on faulty observations.