Observation/Inference , Q v Q

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What is an observation?

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An observation is something you notice or perceive using your senses.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion or statement made based on observations.

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Give an example of an observation.

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The sky is blue.

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Give an example of an inference.

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It is going to rain because the sky is cloudy.

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What is the difference between observation and inference?

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Observation is what you see, while inference is what you conclude from what you see.

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What does qualitative mean?

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Qualitative refers to descriptions or characteristics that cannot be measured with numbers.

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What does quantitative mean?

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Quantitative refers to measurements that can be expressed in numbers.

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Give an example of qualitative data.

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The flower is red.

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Give an example of quantitative data.

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The flower has 5 petals.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.