1. Observations and Inferences

2. Observations & Inferences We are constantly making observations and inferences. We do this both consciously and unconsciously. We are constantly making observations of the world around us.

3. Observations & Inferences Observation: • The act, practice, or power of noticing. We use our senses (sight, taste, touch, smell, and hearing) to make our observations.

4. Observations & Inferences There are two main types of observations: • Quantitative observations • An observation in the form of a quantity. ex: The desk is 1 meter tall. • Qualitative observations • A quality or characteristic of a given object or event. ex: The sky is blue. Our brains are constantly trying to make sense of our observations.

5. Observations & Inferences Inference: • The act of making conclusions or making sense of your observations. Our brains are constantly making inferences about the world around us. Let’s make some observations and inferences!!!

6. Observations & Inferences What do you see? Is it one face or two?

7. Observations & Inferences What do you see? Is it an old woman? Or is it a young woman looking away?

8. Observations & Inferences What do you see? Is it a face or a man playing a saxophone?

9. Observations & Inferences What do you see? An old man? Or a young man?

10. Observations & Inferences What do you see? Is it a skull or two Women?

11. Observations & Inferences What do you see? A Dalmatian?

12. Observations & Inferences A Duck? A Rabbit?

13. Observations and Inferences How many Faces are there in this picture?

14. Observations & Inferences A mountain village? A Mountain face?

15. Observations & Inferences A man fishing next to an island? A bird with a fish in its mouth?

16. Sometimes our brains fill in the details of an object that isn’t really there

17. Observations & Inferences Which square is darker?

18. Observations & Inferences A and B are the same

19. Observations & Inferences Here’s your proof:

20. Observations & Inferences Stare at the black dot. What happens?

21. Observations & Inferences Spinning Dancer Illusion

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23. Observations & Inferences What do you see?

24. Observations and Inferences Can you see the man’s face?

25. Observations & Inferences A Face?

26. Observations & Inferences OK, get out a piece of scratch paper and a pencil. Its inference making time!

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42. Observations & Inferences An Ant’s mouth

43. Observations & Inferences The tip of a dentist’s drill

44. Observations & Inferences Is it a Martian face or a random rock group?

45. Observations & Inferences Mascara Brush

46. Observations & Inferences Mosquito stinger

47. Observations & Inferences Are your shots up-to-date?

48. Observations & Inferences Pollen

49. Observations & Inferences Ragweed

50. Observations & Inferences YOU ARE HERE! Earth as seen by the Cassini Space Craft through the rings of Saturn.