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Making Observations and Inferences

Making Observations and Inferences. Observations. Observations: We use our senses to gather information about the world around us. There are two types of observations. Qualitative. Qualitative observation: (quality) Usually made with our senses. Color, shape, feel, taste, sound.

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Making Observations and Inferences

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  1. Making Observations and Inferences

  2. Observations • Observations: We use our senses to gather information about the world around us. There are two types of observations.

  3. Qualitative • Qualitative observation: (quality) Usually made with our senses. • Color, shape, feel, taste, sound. Examples: • Olivia is wearing a blue sweater. • The lab tabletop is smooth. • The dog’s fur is shiny.

  4. Quantitative • Quantitative observation: (quantity) How many. Will always have a number. • Based on exact measurement. Examples: • The room is 8 meters across. • Sarah is 141-cm tall. • Sam weighs 150 pounds.

  5. Inferences • Inference: • A logical interpretation of an event that is based on observations and prior knowledge. What does this mean in 5th grade science? Turn to a friend right now and talk quietly about this!

  6. Making Inferences • You are at the counter in the office to get a bus pass signed. You see a student leave the principal’s office crying and upset. We could make an inference as to why the student is upset. • Could be in trouble (ISS, OSS, expelled) • Family problems at home (sick, accident) • Student not feeling well • Student has poor grades (failing, retention)

  7. Observations VS Inferences • Observation – Based on the five senses: • Sight • Smell • Touch • Taste • Hearing • Inference – Based on prior knowledge or opinion

  8. Observation vs Inference • List 3 Observations • List 3 Inferences

  9. Observation vs Inference • List 3 Observations and 3 Inferences

  10. Observation vs Inference • List 3 Observations • List 3 Inferences

  11. Observation vs Inference • List 3 Observations • List 3 Inferences

  12. Observation vs Inference • List 3 Observations • List 3 Inferences

  13. Resources: • http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/highlandsprings/meade_j/Units/Unit%201/Unit%201,%20Part%201%20Notes.PPT#289,43,Experimental Design • http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~dickerson/sci%20method.ppt#256,1,Scientific Method • Adjustments made by Kimberly Estrada, LISD curriculum writer

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