Observations and Inferences CFA

Information gathered using the 5 senses...

• observation

• inference

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

Conclusions based on evidence or prior knowledge...

• observation

• inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Data that is measurable or countable...

• qualitative

• quantitative

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Data that uses descriptions (not measurable)...

• qualitative

• quantitative

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What type of observation is the following statement?

"The data states that orange shoes are the most common shoes worn in soccer."

• quantitative

• qualitative

What type of observation is the following statement?

"In the graph, 15 students chose M&Ms as their favorite candy."

• quantitative

• qualitative

What is the following statement?

"The boy was crying in the picture because someone stole his candy."

• observation

• inference