Observations vs. Inferences vs. Predictions

Information gathered using your 5 senses is called an

• Observation

• Inference

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What is an inference? 

• Just a guess.
• A statement based off of your observations. 
• The same as an observation. 
• Examples of something. 

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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Which observation is quantitative?

• It is 5 cm long
• It is smooth
• It looks red
• It is dry

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NGSS.5-PS1-2

NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which of the following is an observation about this picture?

• The boy has fallen off his bike.
• The boy is in a lot of pain.
• The boy has injuries to his knees
• The boy learned his lesson about wheelies

Read each statement. Then choose whether the statement is an observation, inference, or prediction.
In 6 months, it will be too hot to go outside. 

• Observation
• Inference
• Prediction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Read each statement. Then choose whether the statement is an observation, inference, or prediction.

The container is filled to the 350 mL mark.

• Observation
• Inference
• Prediction

Your teacher has asked you to explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative observations. Which statement is correct?

• Quantitative observations use numbers, qualitative uses the senses.
• Quantitative observations use the senses, qualitative uses numbers.
• Quantitative observations use measurement, qualitative uses numbers.
• Quantitative observations use colors, qualitative uses the senses.

These kind of observations are made using instruments such as rulers, balances and thermometers.

• qualitative

• quantitative

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

These kind of observation use your senses to observe results.

• qualitative

• quantitative

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8