Observations & Inferences

It must be summer.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Opinion

• Inference

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The table top is smooth.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Hypothesis

• Inference

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The penguin got pushed in.

• Qualitative Observation

• Inference

• Quantitative Observation

• Hypothesis

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The penguins are black and white.

• Qualitative Observation

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Quantitative Observation

These kind of observations are made using instruments such as rulers, balances and thermometers.

• Qualitative Observations

• Quantitative Observations

• Scientific Observations

• Measured Observations

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There are 29 students in the classroom.

• quantitative observation

• qualitative observation

• inference

• hypothesis

The speed of the car is 55 mph.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Hypothesis

• Inference

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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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.

Using any of your 5 senses to describe the world around you.

• Observation

• Inference

• Quantitative Observation

• Logical Theory

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A student recorded how many commercials she saw in one week. Her results are recorded above. What can you you infer?

• The tv shows lasted longer on Monday.

• She watched more tv on Monday.

• The tv shows didn't last as long as usual on Monday.

• She watched less tv on Monday.