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Observation vs. Inference
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Christian Scott
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Observation vs. Inference
Scientists in the real world use observations and inferences to draw conclusions and solve problems everyday.
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What is an observation ?
an observation states a fact
this fact is based on our 5 senses
these statements are very straight and to the point
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Some Observations are qualitative and some are quantitative.
Qualitative observations use your 5 senses to state facts. Quantitative use numbers to state the facts.
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When you make an observation, you do not guess or make a hypothesis.
You simply state the facts. The liquid turned red in the beaker.
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What is an inference?
An inference is opposite of an observation.
When you make an inference you make a guess based on what you observe.
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An inference can also be called a hypothesis or a guess.
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Some examples of inferences
I smell something hot, something must be on fire.
I think there is an animal in our basement because I heard a noise.
She is wearing a yellow tshirt that must be here favorite color.
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Observation vs. Inference
Scientists in the real world use observations and inferences to draw conclusions and solve problems everyday.
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