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Observations & Inferences
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an observation?
Back
An observation is the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an inference?
Back
An inference is a logical interpretation or conclusion drawn from observations.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a qualitative observation?
Back
A qualitative observation describes qualities or characteristics that cannot be measured with numbers.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a quantitative observation?
Back
A quantitative observation involves measurements and can be expressed with numbers.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a qualitative observation.
Back
The flower is red.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a quantitative observation.
Back
The box weighs 5 kilograms.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of observation is 'The sky is blue'?
Back
Qualitative.
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