Observation vs. Inference

What is an observation for this picture?

• There are washing machines or dryers in the picture.

• The woman is at a laundry mat.

• The dryers are not working.

What is an observation for this picture?

• The man is scared.

• The man is going to be eaten.

• There is a man in the kayak.

• The man is paddling fast.

What is an inference for this picture?

• There are 2 rows of dryers on the wall.

• Someone is stuck in the dryer.

• The person is wearing jeans.

Choose two inferences about this picture.

• The person is wearing brown shoes.

• The person is trying to climb up in the dryer to hide.

• There are 2 carts showing in the picture.

• The cart is used for hanging and sorting clothes.

Which of these is an observation?

• The dog is wearing a hat.

• The dog is 4 years old.

• The dog is part wiener dog.

• The owner is behind the dog.

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?

• She is working on her homework.

• The computer is a MacBook Pro.

• She has her hair in a bun.

Choose 2 inferences about this picture.

• A laptop is sitting in front of the person.

• She wears glasses.

• The lady is frustrated with her work.

• The lady is wearing a white shirt.

What is an observation?

• A statement using your 5 senses. It can't be argued.

• A guess based on facts. It can be argued.

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What is an inference?

• A statement using your 5 senses. It can't be argued.

• A guess based on facts. It can be argued.