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Observation And Inference. The Science of Looking. What is an Observation?. When you observe, you become aware of the object using your senses SMELL, TASTE, SIGHT, TOUCH, SOUND Simply describe something as it appears Observation is a statement describing a fact. Observation.
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ObservationAndInference The Science of Looking
What is an Observation? • When you observe, you become aware of the object using your senses • SMELL, TASTE, SIGHT, TOUCH, SOUND • Simply describe something as it appears • Observation is a statement describing a fact
Observation Record 5 observations about the classroom 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Share with your partner. Identify if the observation is a qualitative or quantitative observation.
Quantitative Observations • Quantity • How many, How much, Measurements • Always has a number in it • Needs to be exact or else just guessing Examples from classroom observation 1. 2. 3.
Qualitative OBservations • Observations using our senses • Must be very careful when making these types of observations • Might need instruments/equipment to help with these Provide examples of Instruments/Equipment used 1. 2. 3.
Examples of Qualitative 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
What is an Inference? • Inferring = mental judgement based on observations • Not directly observed • Requires thought Example: You wake up in the morning and you see dark clouds. The air is cool but humid. You see puddles on the ground. You conclude that it has rained over night. Identify observations and inferences in this statement.
Inferences About the room 1. 2. 3.
