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Distinguishing Observations from Inferences: A Guide

This guide helps students differentiate between observations and inferences. Observations are factual pieces of information collected through the senses, encompassing both quantitative (measurable) and qualitative (descriptive) data. Inferences involve drawing conclusions based on those observations. By practice, students can enhance their critical thinking skills and better analyze visual information. The guide encourages students to engage with images or scenes by recording what they see and knowing facts versus conclusions they draw.

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Distinguishing Observations from Inferences: A Guide

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  1. OBSERVATION VS. INFERENCE How do we distinguish observations from inferences?

  2. DO NOW: In your notebook, write a sentence that describes what you see in this photo.

  3. List 3 things that you know by looking at this picture.

  4. These are observations - Write the following definition into your notebook • Observation - Any information collected with the senses. • A recording of Fact! • Quantitative – measureable or countable • 3 meters long - 4 marbles • 50 kilograms - 35 degrees Celsius • Qualitative – describable, not measureable • Red flowers - Smells like fresh baked cookies • Tastes sweet

  5. These are inferences - Write the following definition into your notebook Inference - Conclusions or deductions based onobservations. The process of drawing a conclusion from given evidence.

  6. - End of Section -

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