observations and inferences

There are clouds in the sky.

• Observation

• Inference

The chicken is wondering who the other chicken is.

• Observation

• Inference

The dog is sad that the cat is on his bed.

• Observation

• Inference

There are 4 dolphins swimming together.

• Observation

• Inference

The elephants are going to the water to get a drink.

• Observation

• Inference

The pier is going to fall because the waves are crashing into it.

• Observation

• Inference

Lava is flowing out of the volcano after it exploded.

• Observation

• Inference

The whale got people wet when it splashed into the water.

• Observation

• Inference

I think Allie is happy because I heard her laughing.

• qualitative observation
• inference
• quantitative observation

The baby is crying because he is hungry.

• qualitative observation
• inference
• quantitative observation