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Observations vs. Inferences Practice

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Information gathered using your 5 senses is called an

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

2.
What is an inference? 
a)
Just a guess.
b)
A statement based off of your observations. 
c)
The same as an observation. 
d)
Examples of something. 
3.
What is an observation for this picture?
a)
The man is scared
b)
The man is going to get eaten
c)
There is a man in a kayak
d)
The man is paddling fast
4.
Which observation is quantitative?
a)
It is 5 cm long
b)
It is smooth
c)
It looks red
d)
It is dry
5.
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
6.
Read each statement. Then choose whether the statement is an observation, inference, or prediction.
In 6 months, it will be too hot to go outside. 
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
c)
Prediction
7.
Read each statement. Then choose whether the statement is an observation, inference, or prediction.

The container is filled to the 350 mL mark.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
c)
Prediction
8.
Your teacher has asked you to explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative observations. Which statement is correct?
a)
Quantitative observations use numbers, qualitative uses the senses.
b)
Quantitative observations use the senses, qualitative uses numbers.
c)
Quantitative observations use measurement, qualitative uses numbers.
d)
Quantitative observations use colors, qualitative uses the senses.
9.

These kind of observations are made using instruments such as rulers, balances and thermometers.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

10.

These kind of observation use your senses to observe results.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

11.

The mass of the chocolate cake is 250 g.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

12.

The clouds are grey and ground is wet.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

13.
I smelled fresh bread when I walked in the school hallway this morning.
a)
inference
b)
observation
c)
prediction
14.

When you explain or interpret the things you observe, you are ____________.

a)

infering

b)

predicting

c)

observing

d)

claiming

15.
The girl does not want to eat her vegetables.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
16.
The river is toxic.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
17.
There is a fountain in the background.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
18.

The mother horse is teaching the foal how to scratch it's back. This is an example of

a)

qualitative observation

b)

quantitative observation

c)

inference

19.

The color of the foal is brown and white.

a)

quantitative

b)

qualitative

c)

inference

20.

There are 10 puppies in the picture. This is an example of a

a)

quantitative observation

b)

qualitative observation

c)

inference

21.

The lion wants to be friends. This is an example of an

a)

quantitative observation

b)

qualitative observation

c)

inference

22.

There are 3 giraffes and 1 zebra. This is an example of a

a)

quantitative observation

b)

qualitative observation

c)

inference

23.

The giraffes have a very long neck. This is an example of a

a)

quantitative observation

b)

qualitative observation

c)

inference

24.

Observation or inference: This is a brown puppy.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

25.

Observation or Inference: This puppy was abandoned

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

26.

Select ALL of the qualitative observations.

a)

The squirrel has 2 arms.

b)

The squirrel has gray fur.

c)

The squirrel is wearing a Superman outfit.

d)

The squirrel is going to save the world.

27.

Observation or Inference: The cat is scared.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

28.

Observation or Inference: The cat has 2 eyes, 2 ears, and 1 mouth?

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

29.

Which answers are QUANTITATIVE? Select all of the right answers.

a)

There is one white goose.

b)

The boy is really upset.

c)

The goose looks scary,

d)

The boy has 2 white sneakers.

30.

Observation or Inference: The mini pig is happy.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

31.

Observation or Inference: The mini pig is happy.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

32.

Select ALL of the QUANTITATIVE answers below.

a)

There are 10 meerkats.

b)

The meerkats love each other!

c)

There are 20 eyeballs.

d)

There must be a predator somewhere.

33.

Select ALL of the QUALITATIVE answers below:

a)

The cars are covered in snow!

b)

This must be New Hampshire.

c)

There are 4 pedestrians.

d)

The pedestrians are carrying bags.

34.

Observation or Inference: This Doxie is so small he fits inside a hotdog bun!

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

35.

Observation or Inference: There is one dog in the picture.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

36.

Select ALL of the QUANTITATIVE observations:

a)

That is one cute puppy.

b)

There are 4 roses.

c)

The dog has one tongue.

d)

His ears are so fluffy!

37.

Observation or Inference? The rooster in the middle is the leader.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

38.

Observation or Inference: There are four roosters.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

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