WorksheetsObservation & Inference Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
When you are paying attention and studying something closely, you are being a good observer.
true
false
Observation is one of the most important skills in science.
true
false
Mindfulness and being in the moment is necessary to making a scientific observation.
true
false
There are ____________ types of observation.
4
3
2
The two types of observation are...
near and far
opinion and guess
qualitative and quantitative
Which type of observation uses the 5 senses?
qualitative
quantitative
Which type of observation uses numbers?
quantitative
qualitative
The perfume smells flowery.
qualitative observation
quantitative observation
The paint is a mossy green.
qualitative observation
quantitative observation
The pencil is 10cm long.
quantitative observation
qualitative observation
The shirt has 15 buttons.
qualitative observation
quantitative observation
The lemon slice tastes sour.
qualitative observation
quantitative observation
Qualitative and qualitative observations must be factual...not opinion.
true
false
Check off all of the qualitative observations.
The student earned a 95% on the quiz.
I can hear the coach's whistle.
The sandpaper feels rough.
The thermometer reads 98 degrees Fahrenheit.
The qualities of an object could include its color, shape, smell, and taste.
true
false
Inferences use ______________ to form opinions/explanations.
singing
evidence
magnifying glasses
Inferences are based on opinion.
true
fals
Inferences do not need to be correct.
true
false
I think that the bird is chirping because it is hungry.
inference
observation
I see a squirrel digging a hole in the ground.
observation
inference
