Observations & Inferences

Using observations to make a logical theory or good guess.

• Observation

• Inference

• Measuring

• Qualitative Observation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

• Observation

• Inference

• Quantitative Observation

• Logical Theory

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NGSS.4-LS1-2

NGSS.4-PS4-2

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

• Qualitative Observations

• Quantitative Observations

• Scientific Observations

• Measured Observations

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.

An observation based on proven facts or data.

• biased

• objective

• quantitative (using numbers)

• qualitative (describes qualities with descriptions, like "blue")

The beaker contains 250 mL of vinegar.

• qualitative observation

• quantitative observation

• inference

• prediction

The liquid in the graduated cylinder is blue.

• quantitative observation

• qualitative observation

• inference

• prediction

Which observation is quantitative?

• It is 5 cm long
• It is smooth
• It looks red
• It is dry

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Select ALL of the QUANTITATIVE answers below.

• There are 10 meerkats.

• The meerkats love each other!

• There are 20 eyeballs.

• There must be a predator somewhere.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-2

What observation can be made about the picture.

• He is on his way to school.

• He is wearing a jacket.

• He is waiting for the bus.