Observations & Inferences

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What is an observation?

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

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a logical interpretation or conclusion drawn from observations.

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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.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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A quantitative observation involves measurements and can be expressed with numbers.

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Give an example of a qualitative observation.

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The flower is red.

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Give an example of a quantitative observation.

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The box weighs 5 kilograms.

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What type of observation is 'The sky is blue'?

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Qualitative.

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

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Quantitative.

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Is 'The cake smells delicious' an observation or an inference?

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Observation.

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Is 'It will rain tomorrow' an observation or an inference?

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Inference.