Observation vs. Inference

Observations like measurements are ____________ observations

• quantitiative
• qualitative
• operational
• scientific

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

• quantitative
• qualitative
• operational
• scientific

Which of these is an inference?

• The grass is green.

• They are running to get away from predators.

• The animals are running.

• The animals can jump.

Using any of your 5 senses to describe the world around you:

• observation

• inference

• prediction

• hypothesis

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I use rulers, scales and calculators to make these observations.

• Qualitative data

• Quantitative data

What type of observation is a result of using our five senses?

• Qualitative data

• Quantitative data

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Which of these is an observation?

• The dog is 4 years old.

• The dog is wearing a hat.

Which of these is an inference?

• The dog is 1 year old.

• The dog is wearing a hat.

Observation or Inference?
The girl has hurt her knee.

• observation
• inference

The girl does not want to eat her vegetables.

• Observation
• Inference