Observations and Inferences-Mr. Metcalf

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What is an observation?

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

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a prediction or logical conclusion drawn from observations.

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

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The dog is wearing a hat.

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What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

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An observation is a direct statement about what is seen, while an inference is a conclusion based on those observations.

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If you see a tree with no leaves, what type of statement is this?

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Observation.

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What can you infer if you see a locked school building with no lights on?

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School was cancelled and you missed the announcement.

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Which of these is an inference: 'The gorilla wants a bigger banana' or 'The gorilla has two eyes'?

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The gorilla wants a bigger banana.

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What is an example of a qualitative observation?

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The flower is red.

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What is an example of a quantitative observation?

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There are five apples in the basket.

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How can observations lead to inferences?

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Observations provide the data needed to make logical conclusions or predictions.