Observations vs Inferences Quiz

Observations like the color or texture of an object are ________________ observations.

• quantitative
• qualitative
• operational
• scientific

There are clouds in the sky.

• Observation

• Inference

The chicken is wondering who the other chicken is.

• Observation

• Inference

The elephants are going to the water to get a drink.

• Observation

• Inference

The pier is going to fall because the waves are crashing into it.

• Observation

• Inference

The soda bottle contains 2 liters of Coke.

• quantitative observation
• qualitative observation
• inference

Observation or Inference?
I think a tsunami put the boat on the house

• observation
• inference

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.

Scenario: You walk into the science classroom and see an unfamiliar adult at the front of the room. You also notice that Mrs. Waterhouse is not in the room. You wonder where she could be. Which of these is an inference?

• You walk into the science classroom.

• You see an unfamiliar adult.

• You do not see Mrs. Waterhouse.

• "Maybe she's home sick today."

Which of these statements is an inference about this picture?

• There is a red candle on the window sill.

• The moon is full.

• It is Christmas time.

• There's snow on the tree.