Observation and Inferences Assessment

What is an observation?

• A guess about an object or event based on prior knowledge and experiences.

• A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

• Information gathered through the senses or scientific instruments.

• A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

Which of the following is an inference?

• The sky is blue.

• The plant's leaves are green and moist.

• The dog must be hungry because it is whining.

• The temperature is 30°C.

If you are measuring length with a ruler, your data will be __.

• qualitative

• quantitative

• inference

• opinion

You are outside in the courtyard of the school. You notice that the day feels warm, the flowers smell pretty, and the birds are singing.

You are making __ observations.

• inference

• quantitative

• qualitative

Oh no, the baby is crying. You wonder why and guess that the baby needs their diaper to be changed. You just made __.

• a quantitative description

• an inference

• a qualitative observation

Qualitative or Quantitative?

There is 300 mL of liquid in this beaker.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Qualitative or Quantitative?

The sand feels rough. The day is very hot. The camels smell funny.

• Qualitative Observations

• Quantitative Observations

What is an inference about this picture?

• The lady has a remote job that she can do from home.

• This lady has her hair in a bun.

• There is one laptop and two notebooks.

• Laptops are better than desktop computers.

A student recorded how many commercials she saw in one week. Her results are recorded above. What can you you infer?

• The tv shows lasted longer on Monday.

• She watched more tv on Monday.

• The tv shows didn't last as long as usual on Monday.

• She watched less tv on Monday.

What observation can be made about the picture.

• He is on his way to school.

• He is wearing a jacket.

• He is waiting for the bus.