Observations vs. Inferences

What is an inference?

• A proven statement

• A conclusion made from observations and prior knowledge

• A fact

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Check all of the options that are observations about the apple.

• The apple is red.

• The apple has a hole in it.

• A worm crawled through the apple.

• It is round.

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.K-LS1-1

What kind of observation is about the quality and is made using the five senses?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

The grass was wet. This is an...

• Observation

• Inference

• Both

• Neither

Miss Johnson came to school wearing a hat. What inferences could you make? Choose all that apply.

• The hat is black.

• It is hat day at school.

• Miss Johnson had a bad hair day.

Which of the following is NOT an observation about the dog?

• The dog is golden.

• The dog is soft.

• The dog looks sleepy.

• The dog has 2 black eyes.

Which of the following is not an inference?

• The cat was frightened by the man.

• The cat has two black eyes.

• The cat was hungry.

A qualitative observation is...

• a conclusion made from evidence.

• an observation made with numbers or measurements.

• an observation made about the quality of an object.

An ____________ is a fact or statement that can be proven.

Which inference about the picture makes the most sense?

• The man laid down to pick up the banana peel.

• The banana peel is yellow.

• The man slipped on the banana peel and fell.

• The banana peel slipped on the man.