Observation vs Inference

Mini conclusion used to explain what you see, hear, or experience.

• Observation

• Inference

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There are 5 boys.

• Observation

• Inference

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

• The van is tan.

• The van ran into KFC.

• The driver was hungry.

• The KFC sign is red and white.

Information gathered using your 5 senses is called an

• Observation

• Inference

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Which statement is an inference about this picture?

• The van is tan.

• The  van ran into KFC. 

• The driver was hungry. 

• An ambulance may be on the way. 

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

• The van is tan.

• The  van ran into KFC. 

• The driver was hungry. 

• An ambulance may be on the way. 

Observation or Inference?
The girl has hurt her knee

• observation

• inference

Using the 5 senses to understand what is happening around you is called

• experimenting

• observing

• hypothesizing

• sensing

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There are fourteen penguins.

• Observation

• Inference

There are 2 spiders on the slide.

• Observation

• Inference