Observation vs. Inference

Suppose your friends went to the beach at noon on a warm day. They saw some black and white birds. As you are talking to you friend you think "This happen during summertime". Is this an observation or an inference?

• observation

• inference

Suppose your friends went to the beach at noon on a warm day. They saw some black and white birds. As you are talking to you friend you think "They saw a bird". Is this an observation or an inference?

• observation

• inference

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative observation?

• The cat weighs 34 kg

• The clouds look grey and dark

• The girl can run 15 mph

• There are 50 states in the USA

Which observation is quantitative?

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

The girl is folding her arms.

• Observation
• Inference

There are 5 boys.

• Observation
• Inference

The tarantula is about to attack it's prey.

• Observation

• Inference

A man is getting hit in the face with a baseball.

• Observation

• Inference.

The girls are looking at the phone.

• Observation

• Inference

He thinks someone got in his house.

• Observation

• Inference