Observations and Inferences

Using any of your 5 senses to describe the world around you.

• Observation

• Inference

• Quantitative Observation

• Logical Theory

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

An observation that has to do with adjectives like heavy.

• Centimeters

• Inference

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

An observation that has to do with numbers and labels like 3.5 cm.

• Observation

• Touch, Taste, Sight, Hearing, Smell

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Observation or Inference: I think the weather is cold.

• Observation

• Inference

Observation or Inference: I notice the tree by the pond has no leaves on it.

• Observation

• Inference

Tags

NGSS.2-LS2-1

Qualitative or Quantitative: There is 300 mL of liquid in this beaker.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Qualitative or Quantitative: I feel rough sand and a strong heat on the back of my neck.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Qualitative or Quantitative: We bought 3.4 pounds of fruit.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Qualitative or Quantitative: I hear a rush of wind, loud yells, and metal banging together.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Qualitative or Quantitative: The green bar is 3.5 centimeters long.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation