Observation vs. Inference

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What is an inference?

Back

A statement based off of your observations.

Front

What is information gathered using your 5 senses called?

Back

Observation.

Front

What do you call the act of noticing something using your senses?

Back

Observation.

Front

If you see two spiders on a slide, what is that called?

Back

Observation.

Front

What is the difference between observation and inference?

Back

Observation is what you see or notice; inference is what you conclude based on those observations.

Front

What can you infer if you see a van parked outside a restaurant?

Back

The driver was hungry.

Front

If you count fourteen penguins, what is that called?

Back

Observation.

Front

What is an example of an inference?

Back

The driver was hungry.

Front

What is the term for a conclusion drawn from evidence?

Back

Inference.

Front

What do you call a statement that describes what you see?

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Observation.