Observation versus Inference

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

• Observation

• Inference.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Observation or Inference: The people are fighting with each other.

• observation

• inference

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.

Which of these is an observation?

• The dog is happy.

• The dog is wearing a hat.

Choose 2 inferences about this picture.

• Today is the dog's birthday.

• There is a candle on the cake.

• The dog has a tag on the collar.

• The dog will eat the cake.

What is an observation about this picture?

• The lady is working on a remote learning day.

• This lady has her hair in a bun.

Choose 2 inferences about this picture.

• A laptop is sitting in front of the person.

• The lady wears glasses.

• The lady is wearing a white shirt.

• The lady is frustrated with her work.

A scientist discovers the body of an unknown species of frog in the rain forest of Brazil. Which of the following is an observation about the frog?

• The frog might be poisonous because it is very brightly colored.

• It has a mass of 22.4 grams.

• The frog is probably a tree climber because it has large, round toe pads.

• I think the frog is a species of poison dart frog because of its size and color.

The flowers are green and blue. 

• Qualitative
• Quantitative 

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

The girl is folding her arms.

• Observation
• Inference