Observations and Inferences Exit Slip

What is a quantitative observation?

• An observation that describes qualities or characteristics

• An observation that involves numbers or measurements

• An observation based on personal opinions

• An observation that cannot be measured

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative observation?

• The temperature is 25°C

• The liquid is blue

• The mass is 50 grams

• The length is 10 meters

What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

• Qualitative observations are more accurate

• Quantitative observations are based on opinions

• Qualitative observations describe qualities, while quantitative observations involve numbers

• Quantitative observations are less reliable

Which of the following is an inference?

• The sky is blue

• The plant is tall

• The dog is barking because it is hungry

• The book is heavy

Identify the quantitative observation from the following statements:

• The cake smells delicious

• The room is bright

• The table is 2 meters long

• The music is loud

Which statement is an example of making an inference from data?

• The data shows a temperature of 30°C

• The graph indicates a rising trend in sales

• The plant grew 5 cm in a week

• The increase in sales is due to the new marketing strategy

How can you analyze observational data effectively?

• By ignoring outliers

• By summarizing the data in charts and graphs

• By only focusing on qualitative data

• By making assumptions without evidence

Which of the following is a qualitative observation?

• The car is traveling at 60 km/h

• The flower has a sweet fragrance

• The bottle contains 500 ml of water

• The building is 100 meters tall

What is an example of a quantitative observation in a science experiment?

• The solution turned pink

• The reaction was fast

• The temperature increased by 10°C

• The mixture was bubbly

Which of the following best describes making an inference?

• Directly observing a phenomenon

• Drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

• Measuring an object with a ruler

• Recording data in a table