Observation vs Inference Worksheet

When I rang the doorbell, no one answered. Is this an observation or an inference?

• Observation

• Inference

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

The hamburger was hot. Is this an observation or an inference?

• Observation

• Inference

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Cindy is a very nice person. Is this an observation or an inference?

• Observation

• Inference

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

The sun set at 7:18 pm. Is this an observation or an inference?

• Observation

• Inference

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

That dog’s bark is mean. Is this an observation or an inference?

• Observation

• Inference

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Corn is her favorite vegetable. Is this an observation or an inference?

• Observation

• Inference

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

The basketball game is 5 miles away. Is this an observation or an inference?

• Observation

• Inference

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

The beaker contains 250 mL of water. Is this an observation or an inference?

• Observation

• Inference

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

I will most likely have a sunburn tomorrow. Is this an observation or an inference?

• Observation

• Inference

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

A gas appeared when I mixed the 2 liquids. Is this an observation or an inference?

• Observation

• Inference

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

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