Observations and Inferences

It must be summer.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Opinion

• Inference

The table top is smooth.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Hypothesis

• Inference

The penguin got pushed in.

• Qualitative Observation

• Inference

• Quantitative Observation

• Hypothesis

The penguins are black and white.

• Qualitative Observation

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Quantitative Observation

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

• Qualitative Observations

• Quantitative Observations

• Scientific Observations

• Measured Observations

There are 29 students in the classroom.

• quantitative observation

• qualitative observation

• inference

• hypothesis

The speed of the car is 55 mph.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Hypothesis

• Inference

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

• Observation

• Inference

• Quantitative Observation

• Logical Theory

A student recorded how many commercials she saw in one week. Her results are recorded above. What can you you infer?

• The tv shows lasted longer on Monday.

• She watched more tv on Monday.

• The tv shows didn't last as long as usual on Monday.

• She watched less tv on Monday.

The leaves on the plant are turning brown.

• Qualitative
• Quantitative
• Both
• Neither