Observations vs Inferences

_{The boy is in the water.}

• inference
• observation

_{The weather is cold.}

• inference
• observation

There are three rocks in the pond.

• inference
• observation

Which of the following could be described as an OBSERVATION based on this picture?

• The red object in the picture is approximately twice the size of the gray object above it.

• The duck is about to smash the computer.

• The duck is angry or frustrated.

• The sun is positioned to the right, outside of the frame of the picture.

Which of the following could be described as an OBSERVATION based on this picture?

• The duck is about to smash the computer.

• The duck is angry or frustrated.

• The sun is positioned to the right, outside of the frame of the picture.

• The duck like creature to the left has a blue top (shirt).

Which of the following could be described as an INFERENCE based on this picture?

• The individual featured in the photo has a pink object atop the head.

• The individual pictured above appears to be holding a green mug in the left hand hand and a yellow phone receiver in the right hand.

• The lady has a headache and is calling in sick to work.

• The photo features some of the following colors: light blue, pink, peach, yellow, and pale green.

What is an inference? 

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

Information gathered using your 5 senses is called an

• Observation

• Inference

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What is an observation for this picture?

• The man is scared
• The man is going to get eaten
• There is a man in a kayak
• The man is paddling fast

Which of the following is an observation about this picture?

• The boy has fallen off his bike.
• The boy is in a lot of pain.
• The boy has injuries to his knees
• The boy learned his lesson about wheelies