Observation and Inference Review

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What are the two types of observations?

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Qualitative and Quantitative.

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Identify if the statement is a QUALITATIVE observation, QUANTITATIVE observation, or inference: "You jogged for 18 minutes."

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Quantitative Observation.

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Observation or Inference? The girl has hurt her knee.

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Inference.

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Identify if the statement is a QUALITATIVE observation, QUANTITATIVE observation, or inference: "Saorise has longer hair than you."

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Qualitative Observation.

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Based on the image of the scientist, decide if the statement is an OBSERVATION or INFERENCE: "The scientist is observing cells under the microscope."

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Inference.

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What is a qualitative observation?

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An observation that describes qualities or characteristics, such as color, texture, or smell.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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An observation that involves measurement or counting, such as height, weight, or time.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion drawn from observations that goes beyond the immediate data.

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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 20 students in the classroom.