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    The document discusses the difference between observations and inferences in scientific investigation. Observations are any information gathered through the senses that can be quantitative, like measurements, or qualitative, like descriptions of color or smell. Inferences are conclusions or deductions made based on observations, using evidence to draw logical conclusions. The document provides examples of making observations of tracks and then making an inference about what animal left the tracks.

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    Observation & Inference

    modified by Liz LaRosa www.middleschoolscience.com 2009, from original posted at:


    www.science-class.net/PowerPoints/Observation_Inference_8th.ppt
    Observations
    Any information collected with the senses.
    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 bitter

    The skill of describing scientific events


    Inference
    Conclusions or deductions based on observations.
    The process of drawing a conclusion from given
    evidence.

    Practice:
    Observations:
    I hear people screaming
    I smell cotton candy, popcorn, and hamburgers
    I see a lot of people
    Inference = ?
    Look at these two sets of
    animal tracks.

    List 3 OBSERVATIONS

    Make an INFERENCE
    Now what do you think?

    Make 3 OBSERVATIONS
    Make an INFERENCE
    Now what do you think?

    Make 3 OBSERVATIONS
    Make an INFERENCE
    Activity Page
    www.middleschoolscience.com/footprints-isn.pdf

    In your science notebook, write your conclusion.


    Source of graphic:

    http://bob.nap.edu/html/evolution98/evol6-e.html

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