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Observations vs. Inferences

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is an observation?

a)

The women are wearing kilts.

b)

The women are having fun.

c)

The weather is warm.

d)

The women are friends.

2.

Which of the following is an observation?

a)

The children slept in the tent last night.

b)

The children are looking for birds.

c)

The children have a picnic basket with food.

d)

The children are in the woods far from home.

3.

Which of the following is an inference?

a)

The horse brown.

b)

There is snow on the ground.

c)

The rider is wearing long sleeves.

d)

It is cold outside.

4.

It must be summer.

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Quantitative Observation

c)

Opinion

d)

Inference

5.

The table top is smooth.

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Quantitative Observation

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Inference

6.

The penguin got pushed in.

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Inference

c)

Quantitative Observation

d)

Hypothesis

7.

The penguins are black and white.

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Inference

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Quantitative Observation

8.

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

a)

Qualitative Observations

b)

Quantitative Observations

c)

Scientific Observations

d)

Measured Observations

9.

The child is most likely sad.

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Inference

d)

Quantitative Observation

10.

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

a)

The van is tan.

b)

The van is inside the KFC.

c)

The wall is broken.

d)

Someone has already called 911.

11.

Using data and observations to draw a logical conclusion or the process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Qualitative Observation

12.

A student recorded how many commercials she saw in one week. Her results are recorded above. What can you you infer?

a)

The tv shows lasted longer on Monday.

b)

She watched more tv on Monday.

c)

The tv shows didn't last as long as usual on Monday.

d)

She watched less tv on Monday.

13.

Which statement is qualitative observation?

a)

There are four glasses total in the picture.

b)

The chicks are yellow.

c)

There are 8 legs in the picture.

d)

There are 4 beaks in the picture.

14.
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
15.

Which of the following is an observation 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

16.

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.

17.

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.

18.

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.

19.

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.

20.

There are five penguins in the picture.

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Inference

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Quantitative Observation

21.

There are three people in the picture.

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Inference

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Quantitative Observation

22.

A hurricane caused the house to tip over.

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Inference

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Quantitative Observation

23.

Which of the following is a possible inference for this picture?

a)

The chimpanzee is looking for food.

b)

There is one chimpanzee.

c)

The chimpanzee has dark brown fur.

d)

The chimpanzee has 5 fingers on their hand.

24.

All of the following are QUALITATIVE observations except

a)

The liquid is blue.

b)

The liquid is soap.

c)

There are 200 mL of liquid.

d)

The liquid feels slippery.

25.

All of the following are QUANTITATIVE observations except

a)

Temperature found with a thermometer

b)

Population of people in a city

c)

Height of a building in meters

d)

Color of a shirt