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observations and inferences

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The gummy worm increased by 2 in.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

2.

The birds were young.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

3.

There were four dogs in the group.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

4.

The rock sample consisted of 25g of quartz.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

5.

The dogs were small.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

6.

The rock sample was reddish brown.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

7.

The sample contained 3 different types of bacteria.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

8.

The sample with the baking soda appeared bubbly.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

9.

The patient complained of aches and pains.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

10.

The leaves on the first plant specimen appeared healthier.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

11.

The patient had a temperature of 102 degrees.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

12.

The leaves on the second plant specimen were green, while the leaves on the first plant specimen were turning brown.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

13.

The parrots range from bright green to dark red.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

14.

The balloon increased in size from 5in to 8in around.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

15.

The brass knob on that door is not bright and shiny.

a)

observation

b)

inference

16.

There is a spot in my front yard where the grass does not grow.

a)

observation

b)

inference

17.

The office is not used often.

a)

observation

b)

inference

18.

I see that iodine turns purple when I put it on a potato chip.

a)

observation

b)

inference

19.

Someone may have spilled a toxic substance there.

a)

observation

b)

inference

20.

The chip has starch in it.

a)

observation

b)

inference

21.

Through the window I see the flag waving.

a)

observation

b)

inference

22.

It must be windy out.

a)

observation

b)

inference

23.

The fish are floating on top of the tank.

a)

observation

b)

inference

24.

Perhaps no one fed the fish.

a)

observation

b)

inference

25.
Observation or Inference?
There is a red car at the bottom of a pool
a)
observation
b)
inference
26.
Observation or Inference?
There are three young girls with party hats on
a)
observation
b)
inference
27.
Observation or Inference?
I think a tsunami put the boat on the house
a)
observation
b)
inference
28.
Observation or Inference?
I believe he must have hit a pothole in the road
a)
observation
b)
inference
29.
Observation or Inference?
It is a hot summer day
a)
observation
b)
inference
30.
Observation or Inference?
The girl has hurt her knee
a)
observation
b)
inference
31.
Observation or Inference?
There are yellow tree leaves on the ground
a)
observation
b)
inference
32.
Observation or Inference?
A woman is being asked to leave a movie theater
a)
observation
b)
inference
33.
Observation or Inference?
I believe the skateboard is going land on the crack in the sidewalk and he will crash
a)
observation
b)
inference
34.
Which of the following is an observation about this picture?
a)
The boy has fallen off his bike.
b)
The boy is in a lot of pain.
c)
The boy has injuries to his knees
d)
The boy learned his lesson about wheelies
35.
Which of the following statements is an inference about the picture
a)
The vase is broken.
b)
The girls' bow is blue and purple.
c)
The girl broke the vase.
d)
The girl has blonde hair.
36.
Which of the following is NOT an inference about the man in this picture:
a)
The man hates his purple shirt.
b)
The man has a purple shirt.
c)
The man is having a bad day.
d)
This man is upset because he's hungry
37.

Scenario: You are shopping at Wegmans. You hear glass breaking, a person cursing, and the sharp smell of pickle juice coming from the next aisle.

Which of these is/are observations?

a)

You hear glass breaking

b)

You hear a person cursing

c)

You smell pickle juice

d)

All of these are observations

38.
The dog ate a turkey.  He is going to burp.
a)
inference
b)
observation
c)
prediction
39.
The painting has a  lot of red paint in it, the artist must have had a fight with his friend before he started painting.
a)
inference
b)
observation
c)
prediction
40.

The quiz in Mrs. Bandamer's class is going to be easy.

a)

inference

b)

observation

c)

prediction

41.
I will do all my math homework this weekend.
a)
inference
b)
observation
c)
prediction
42.
The grass is wet it must have rained.
a)
inference
b)
observation
c)
prediction
43.
Football practice may be cancelled today.
a)
inference
b)
observation
c)
prediction
44.

The student has tears in his eyes, he must be sad.

a)

inference

b)

quantitative observation

c)

prediction

45.
A quantitative observation...
a)
does NOT include numbers
b)
DOES include numbers
c)
is an educated guess
d)
is guessing about the future
46.
A qualitative observation...
a)
does NOT include numbers
b)
DOES include numbers
c)
is an educated guess
d)
is guessing about the future
47.
This rock was smoothed by erosion and weathering. Observation or inference?
a)
observation
b)
inference
48.
This rock is gray and has smooth rounded edges. Observation or inference?
a)
observation
b)
inference
49.
Information gathered using your 5 senses.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
c)
Prediction

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