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Observations and Inferences

Observations and Inferences. Scientists use a planned, organized approach to solving problems. A key elements of this approach is gathering information through detailed observations. We gain DATA from making observations Two types of DATA Qualitative Data Quantitative Data.

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Observations and Inferences

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  1. Observations and Inferences • Scientists use a planned, organized approach to solving problems. • A key elements of this approach is gathering information through detailed observations. • We gain DATA from making observations • Two types of DATA • Qualitative Data • Quantitative Data

  2. Qualitative vs Quantitative Data

  3. Inference • Conclusions or deductions based on observations. • The process of drawing a conclusion from given evidence. Practice: • Observations: • I hear people screaming • I smell cotton candy, popcorn, and hamburgers • I see a lot of people • Inference = ?

  4. Look at these two sets of animal tracks. List 3 OBSERVATIONS Make an INFERENCE

  5. Now what do you think? Make 3 OBSERVATIONS Make an INFERENCE

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