Observations and Inferences

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

• Observation

• Inference

• Quantitative Observation

• Logical Theory

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

An observation that has to do with words like heavy.

• Centimeters

• Inference

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

An observation that has to do with numbers and labels like 3.5 cm.

• Observation

• Touch, Taste, Sight, Hearing, Smell

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-2

Observation or Inference: I think the weather is cold.

• Observation

• Inference

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

• Observation

• Inference

Tags

NGSS.2-LS2-1

NGSS.K-ESS3-1

Qualitative or Quantitative: There is 300 mL of liquid in this beaker.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Qualitative or Quantitative: I feel rough sand and a strong heat on the back of my neck.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Qualitative or Quantitative: We bought 3.4 pounds of fruit.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

The penguin got pushed in.

• Qualitative Observation

• Inference

• Quantitative Observation

• Hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.3-PS2-1

NGSS.3-PS2-2

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

• Qualitative Observations

• Quantitative Observations

• Scientific Observations

• Measured Observations

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4