Observation vs Inference

Information gathered using your 5 senses.

• Observation
• Inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Mini conclusion used to explain what you see, hear, or experience.

• Observation
• Inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

The girl is folding her arms.

• Observation
• Inference

It's December.

• Observation

• Inference

The 2 men are wearing black.

• Observation
• Inference

The girl does not want to eat her vegetables.

• Observation
• Inference

There are 5 boys.

• Observation
• Inference

They are in a hospital.

• Observation
• Inference

Can be influenced by personal experiences and background knowledge

• Observation
• Inference

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

• The van is tan.

• The van ran into KFC.

• The driver was hungry.

• The KFC sign is red and white.