Observations vs Inferences; ClEvR Writing

Observations vs Inferences; ClEvR Writing

Mr.Mendoza

Observations

Facts which you can see, touch, smell, taste or hear. These are not assumptions or opinions

Observations

QuaLITtative Observations: Use your senses to observe your results

QuaNtitative Observations:Measureable and use numbers

Beakers, Thermometers, Balances Graduated Cylinders

QuaNtitative

Measurement: A type of observation

Quantitative Measurement: Includes number and unit and is made with a measuring instrument.

QuaLITative

Qualitative Measurment: Descriptive

Furry, Blue, Big, Red, Hot, Cold

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative observation?

• The cat weighs 34 kg

• The clouds look grey and dark

• The girl can run 15 mph

• There are 50 states in the USA

Multiple Choice

An observation that uses words without numbers or amounts is called a _________ observation?

• quantitative

• qualitative

• observation

• inference

Multiple Choice

An observation that has a number is called a _________ observation?

• quantitative

• qualitative

• inference

• observation

Multiple Choice

_{The boy is in the water.}

• inference

• observation

Inferences

A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

Multiple Choice

Using your senses to gather information is called an _____?

• observation

• inference

• question

What is ClEvR

An Evidence-Based Explanation

ClEvR

Claim (Cl): This should answer the original question.

Evidence (Ev): This should include data from your investigation (ACTUAL data. Numbers, observations, etc.)

Reasoning (R): This should include a scientific principle that connects your evidence and your claim. Explain WHY the evidence gathered supports your claim.

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