Inference vs Observation

What is the main difference between inference and observation?

• Inference is based on evidence and reasoning, while observation is based on personal experiences.

• Inference is a guess or assumption, while observation is a direct perception.

• Inference is a scientific method, while observation is a subjective method.

• Inference is used in experiments, while observation is used in surveys.

Which of the following is an example of an inference?

• Seeing a red apple on a tree.

• Feeling the heat of the sun on your skin.

• Concluding that it will rain because dark clouds are forming.

• Tasting a sweet piece of chocolate.

Which of the following is an example of an observation?

• Predicting that a plant will grow taller if given more sunlight.

• Noticing that a glass of water is half empty.

• Inferring that a car is fast because it has a sporty design.

• Concluding that a person is happy based on their smile.

Inference is based on __________ and reasoning.

• personal beliefs

• evidence

• intuition

• subjective opinions

Observation is a direct __________.

• perception

• conclusion

• assumption

• prediction

Which of the following is an example of an inference?

• Seeing a rainbow after a rainstorm.

• Smelling the aroma of freshly baked cookies.

• Concluding that a person is sad because they are crying.

• Touching a hot stove and feeling pain.

Which of the following is an example of an observation?

• Predicting that an ice cube will melt in warm water.

• Noticing that a cat has sharp claws.

• Inferring that a book is interesting based on its cover.

• Concluding that a dog is friendly because it wags its tail.

Inference is a(n) __________, while observation is a direct perception.

• guess

• assumption

• conclusion

• prediction

Observation is based on __________ experiences.

• scientific

• subjective

• personal

• logical

Which of the following is an example of an inference?

• Hearing the sound of a bell ringing.

• Tasting a sour lemon.

• Concluding that a person is tired because they yawn.

• Feeling the texture of sand between your fingers.