Scientific Method Review!

An observation that uses words without numbers or amounts is called a _________ observation?

• quantitative

• qualitative

• 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

It's December.

• Observation

• Inference

There are 5 boys.

• Observation
• Inference

Information gathered using your 5 senses is called an

• Observation

• Inference

What is an inference? 

• Just a guess.
• A statement based off of your observations. 
• The same as an observation. 
• Examples of something. 

Which of the following statements is an inference about the picture

• The vase is broken.
• The girls' bow is blue and purple.
• The girl broke the vase.
• The girl has blonde hair.

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

• The van is tan.
• The  van ran into KFC. 
• The driver was hungry. 
• An ambulance may be on the way.