Observations vs. Inference Challenge!

Front

What is an observation?

Back

An observation is a statement based on what you see, hear, or measure.

Front

What is an inference?

Back

An inference is a conclusion drawn from observations and prior knowledge.

Front

The sky is cloudy.

Back

Observation

Front

The ground is wet, so it must have rained.

Back

Inference

Front

The dog is barking loudly.

Back

Observation

Front

The dog is barking because it sees a stranger.

Back

Inference

Front

The leaves are changing color.

Back

Observation

Front

It is getting colder, so winter is coming soon.

Back

Inference

Front

The teacher is smiling.

Back

Observation

Front

The teacher is happy because the students did well on the test.

Back

Inference