Observation Inference Quantitative Qualitative

Based on the image, the statement "It must be summer time" is an _________________.

• Observation

• Inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The table top is black.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

The penguin got pushed in the water.

• Observation

• Inference

The penguins are black and white.

• Qualitative Observation

• Inference

• Quantitative Observation

These kind of observations are made using numbers by measuring with instruments such as rulers, scales and thermometers.

• Qualitative Observations

• Quantitative Observations

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

There are 29 students in the classroom.

• quantitative observation

• qualitative observation

The speed of the car is 55 mph.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The boy is sad...

• Observation

• Inference

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

• The color of the van is tan (beige).

• The sign on the wall says KFC.

• The van is halfway inside the KFC

• Someone has already called 911.

Using observations to make a logical theory or conclusion is called a(n) ______

• Observation

• Inference

• Measuring

• Qualitative Observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1