Observation vs Inference Qualitative vs Quantitative

Information gathered using your 5 senses.

• Observation
• Inference

A decision or guess based on what you see, hear, or experience.

• Observation
• Inference

The girl is folding her arms.

• Observation
• Inference

The river is toxic.

• Observation
• Inference

The man in the headlock is a fireman.

• Observation
• Inference

They are robbing a bank.

• Observation
• Inference

The 2 men are wearing black.

• Observation
• Inference

The girl does not want to eat her vegetables.

• Observation
• Inference

They are celebrating.

• Observation
• Inference

There are 5 boys.

• Observation
• Inference