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Observation/Inferences

Observation/Inferences. What do these two words mean? . Observations. Observations: We use our senses to gather information about the world around us. There are two types of observations. Qualitative. Qualitative observation: (quality) Uses words. Usually made with our senses.

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Observation/Inferences

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  1. Observation/Inferences What do these two words mean?

  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) Uses words. Usually made with our senses. • See, Hear, Touch, Taste, Smell. Examples: • Brutus is wearing a Scarlet and Gray Long Sleeve Shirt. • The lab tabletop is smooth.

  4. Quantitative • Quantitative observation: (quantity) How many? Will always have a number Based on exact measurement. Examples: • The room is 8 meters across. • Thelma is 141-cm tall. • Earl weighs 68,100 Grams.

  5. Inferences • Inference: • A logical interpretation of an event that is based on observations and prior knowledge. • What does this mean in 6th grade terms?

  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 (Lunch Detention, ALC) • Family problems at home (sick, accident) • Student not feeling well • Student has poor grades (failing, retention)

  7. Observation – Based on the five senses: Sight Smell Touch Taste Hearing A visible or provable fact. For example, the whiteboard is white Inference – Based on prior knowledge or opinion For example, that dog looks ugly! Sorry Mrs. Snider! Observation vs. Inference

  8. OBSERVATIONS That plant is extremely wilted. The car stopped running There is 1 round table in this room. INFERENCES That plant is extremely wilted due to a lack of water. The car stopped running because it was out of gas. There is one round table in this room because Mr. Burger likes Rectangles better. Examples

  9. Observation vs Inference • List 2 Qualitative Observations • List 2 Quantitative Observations • List 1 Inference

  10. Observation vs Inference • List 2 Qualitative Observations • List 2 Quantitative Observations • List 1 Inference

  11. Observation vs Inference • List 2 Qualitative Observations • List 2 Quantitative Observations • List 1 Inference

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