Inferences/Observations and Qualitative/Quantitative Data

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What is an observation?

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An observation is a statement based on what you can see, hear, or measure directly. For example, 'The sky is blue.'

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from observations or evidence. For example, if you see someone with an umbrella, you might infer that it is going to rain.

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What is qualitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities that cannot be measured with numbers. For example, 'The flower is red.'

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What is quantitative data?

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Quantitative data is numerical information that can be measured and counted. For example, 'There are 20 students in the class.'

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What is the length of a meter stick in centimeters?

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100 cm

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What is the length of a meter stick in millimeters?

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1000 mm

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How can 0.4 cm be expressed in millimeters?

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0.4 cm can be expressed as 4 mm.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

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What is an example of an observation?

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An example of an observation is 'The dog is barking.'

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What is an example of an inference?

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An example of an inference is 'The dog is barking because it sees a stranger.'