Observations and Inferences

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What is observation?

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Information gathered using the 5 senses.

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What type of data is represented by the statement 'The plant has purple flowers on it'?

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Qualitative data.

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Which of these is an observation: 'The dog is 4 years old.' or 'The dog is wearing a hat.'?

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The dog is wearing a hat.

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What is an inference?

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A prediction about our observations.

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Is the statement 'The boy is talking to his mother on the phone.' an inference or an observation?

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Inference.

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What are the 5 senses used in observation?

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Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

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Give an example of a qualitative observation.

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The sky is blue.

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Give an example of a quantitative observation.

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There are 10 apples in the basket.

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What is the purpose of making observations?

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To gather information about the world around us.