Observation vs. Inference

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

• quantitative

• qualitative

• inference

• observation

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

• quantitative

• qualitative

• observation

• inference

Using your senses to gather information is called an _____?

• observation

• inference

• question

Tags

NGSS.K-2-ETS1-1

Explaining or interpreting the observations is called _____?

• observation

• inference

• question

The color of the foal is brown and white.

• quantitative

• qualitative

• inference

There are 10 puppies in the picture. This is an example of a

• quantitative observation

• qualitative observation

• inference

There are 3 giraffes and 1 zebra. This is an example of a

• quantitative observation

• qualitative observation

• inference

The giraffes have a very long neck. This is an example of a

• quantitative observation

• qualitative observation

• inference

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

• The van is tan.

• The van ran into KFC.

• An ambulance may be on the way.

What is an observation for this picture?

• The man is scared
• The man is going to get eaten
• There is a man in a kayak
• The man is paddling fast

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1