Inference

Observation or Inference?

The scissors look sharp enough to cut a penny.

• Observation

• Inference

Mini conclusion used to explain what you see, hear, or experience.

• Observation

• Inference

It's December.

• Observation

• Inference

The girl does not want to eat her vegetables.

• Observation

• Inference

Can be influenced by personal experiences and background knowledge

• Observation

• Inference

Which of the following statements is an inference about the picture

• The vase is broken.

• The girls' bow is blue and purple.

• The girl broke the vase.

• The girl has blonde hair.

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

• The van is tan.

• The van ran into KFC.

• The driver was hungry.

• The KFC sign is red and white.

They are in a hospital.

• Observation

• Inference

Which of these is an inference?

• the grass is green

• they are running to get away from predators

• the animals are running

• the animals can jump

Which of the following statements is an inference rather than an observation?

• The liquid is blue.

• The liquid is boiling.

• The liquid is hot.

• The liquid is evaporating.