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Page 06. Objective 09/04/12. SWBAT Describe the difference between observation and inference from pictures and using their senses. . Jumpstart. What does the word “Observation” mean ? (in other words, what does it mean to make an observation?). Outro.

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  1. Page 06 Objective 09/04/12 SWBAT Describe the difference between observation and inference from pictures and using their senses. Jumpstart What does the word “Observation” mean? (in other words, what does it mean to make an observation?) Outro Why is it important to strictly observe facts and not make assumptions when working in lab?

  2. Let’s put this into our Table of Contents! Observation Vs. InferenceWhat you see and what you think Interactive Notebook Page 07

  3. Observation • What is an observation? • We observe things every day! • The “activity of receiving knowledge from the outside world through the senses.” • Using your 5 senses: hear, smell, sight, taste, and touch

  4. Observation • Always a recording of FACTS • Observations can be repeated by others • For example: I can observe that this is a picture of Ms. D'Onofrio • You can observe the exact same thing!

  5. Inference • What is an Inference? • When you observe something, you usually infer about it, too! • A “logical interpretation based on prior knowledge or observations.” • Essentially, it’s an IDEA that you get from observing something

  6. Inference • Inferences continued • A recording of IDEAS or OPINIONS, not facts. • Inferences are usually unique to each person! • For instance, I can say that this picture is beautiful… • But you may say that it’s REALLY beautiful!

  7. Observation and Inference Observations are how we collect data about the world around us. However, inferences are the ideas we create to interpret that data. • Example: you walk into a room, hit the light switch, but the room stays dark (that’s your observation) …what do you infer? • Light is burned out • Fuse is bad • Didn’t pay the power bill • Etc…

  8. The Power of Observation In Lab, it is extremely important that we make CLEAR, NEUTRAL observations. We will practice with making observations today, then try making some inferences tomorrow.

  9. Observation Practice • You will get one minute to look at and study the following picture. Then you will be asked questions about it. Make good observations! • Ready?

  10. Observations • What color is the pick-up truck? • How many cars are parked on the left side of the street? • What is the speed limit? • What did the turquoise sign say? • What type of vehicle is driving TOWARDS the camera? • What type of line is in the street? • How many yellow sticks are near the sidewalk?

  11. What color is the pick-up truck? • How many cars are parked on the left side of the street? • What is the speed limit? • What did the turquoise sign say? • What type of vehicle is driving TOWARDS the camera? • What type of line is in the street? • How many yellow sticks are near the sidewalk?

  12. Observations • Nice job! We just made some observations with our EYES, but is that the ONLY way to observe? Is it the most accurate? Can you believe EVERYTHING your eyes see? Let’s find out…

  13. Selective Attention Video

  14. Page 06 Objective 09/04/12 SWBAT Describe the difference between observation and inference from pictures and using their senses. Jumpstart What does the word “Observation” mean? (in other words, what does it mean to make an observation?) Outro Why is it important to strictly observe facts and not make assumptions when working in lab?

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