Observation, Inference or Prediction?

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What is an observation?

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An observation is something you notice using your senses. For example, seeing that the sky is blue.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion you draw based on observations and prior knowledge. For example, if you see wet ground, you might infer it rained.

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What is a prediction?

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A prediction is a guess about what will happen in the future based on current information. For example, if the sky is dark, you might predict it will rain.

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Example of an observation:

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There are five birds in the tree.

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Example of an inference:

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The birds are hungry because they are chirping.

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Example of a prediction:

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I predict the sun will shine tomorrow.

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What is the difference between observation and inference?

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Observation is what you see or notice; inference is what you think based on those observations.

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Which is an observation?

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The dog is barking.

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Which is an inference?

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The dog is barking because it sees a stranger.

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Which is a prediction?

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The dog will bark if someone comes to the door.