Observations and Inferences [review]

Observation or Inference: I think the weather is cold.

• Observation

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Observation or Inference: I notice the tree by the pond has no leaves on it.

• Observation

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

The penguin got pushed in.

• Observation

• Inference

• Hypothesis

The penguins are black and white.

• Prediction

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Observation

The cat looks mad. He must be hangry.

• Observation

• Inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which two of these can be observations about a gorilla?

• The gorilla wants a bigger banana.

• The gorilla has 5 fingers on his right hand.

• The gorilla is hungry.

• The gorilla has dark brown hair.

Which of these choices are inferences about the picture.

• The gorilla wants a bigger banana.

• The gorilla has two eyes.

• The gorilla will be hungry after he eats that banana.

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

• The van is tan.

• The van is inside the KFC.

• The wall is broken.

• Someone has already called 911.

A scientist discovers the body of an unknown species of frog in the rain forest of Brazil.  She writes several statements in her journal about the animal shown above.  Which of the following is an observation about the frog?

• The frog might be poisonous because it is very brightly colored.
• It has a mass of 22.4 grams.
• The frog is probably a tree climber because it has large, round toe pads.
• I think the frog is a species of poison dart frog because of its size and color.

This leads to that.

• Observations lead to an inference

• Inferences lead to an observation