Inference A judgment using prior knowledge that explains

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Inference: A judgment using prior knowledge that explains an observation. n Could be called

Inference: A judgment using prior knowledge that explains an observation. n Could be called an opinion; not always true! n Examples: n I saw Jake yawn; therefore, he is tired n It is sunny, so it must be hot outside. n Object 3 rolled, so it must be a bouncy ball.

Observation: describing something using your five senses. n Another word for a fact. You

Observation: describing something using your five senses. n Another word for a fact. You can not dispute an observation; it is true. n Examples: n The sky is blue. n It is sunny out. n The item in container 3 weighed 5 grams.

Observation Types Qualitative Quantitative Observations that use your senses. Observations that use numbers. n

Observation Types Qualitative Quantitative Observations that use your senses. Observations that use numbers. n Qualitative = Quality (describes) n The tree is red n The grass is green n Quantitative = Quantity (measures) n The tree has 15 apples n There are 34 desks in this room

Qualitative or Quantitative? Consider the following statement and determine if it is a qualitative

Qualitative or Quantitative? Consider the following statement and determine if it is a qualitative observation or a quantitative observation. There are 12 dogs in that house.

Qualitative or Quantitative? Consider the following statement and determine if it is a qualitative

Qualitative or Quantitative? Consider the following statement and determine if it is a qualitative observation or a quantitative observation. The dog is a golden retriever.

Qualitative or Quantitative? Consider the following statement and determine if it is a qualitative

Qualitative or Quantitative? Consider the following statement and determine if it is a qualitative observation or a quantitative observation. Megan has 3 big teeth.

Qualitative or Quantitative? Consider the following statement and determine if it is a qualitative

Qualitative or Quantitative? Consider the following statement and determine if it is a qualitative observation or a quantitative observation. An elephant has two tusks.

Qualitative or Quantitative? Consider the following statement and determine if it is a qualitative

Qualitative or Quantitative? Consider the following statement and determine if it is a qualitative observation or a quantitative observation. An elephant’s tusks are white.

Qualitative Observation Write one qualitative observation.

Qualitative Observation Write one qualitative observation.

Quantitative Observation Write one quantitative observation.

Quantitative Observation Write one quantitative observation.

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