Observations
What are the FIVE Senses?
Taste, Sounds, Smell, Slight, Touch
Qualitative or Quantitative:
The grass is green
Qualitative
What is an inference?
A logical conclusion
Sam has a runny nose and high fever.
What can you infer about Sam?
Sam is sick.
What are the TWO types of observations you can make?
Qualitative and Quantitiative
Qualitative or Quantitative:
A triangle has three sides.
Quantitative.
Are inferences guesses?
No
Kelly is wearing a swimsuit and applying sunscreen.
What can you infer about Kelly?
Kelly is going to the beach/pool.
How do you make an observation?
Using your senses (taste, sound, touch, sight, smell) to gather information
Qualitative or Quantitative:
The cat has soft fur.
Qualitative
What skills should you use to write an inference?
Prior Knowledge and Observations
Jimmy has gray hair and walks with a cane.
What can you infer about Jimmy?
Jimmy is old.
What are Qualitative Observations?
non-numerical data you can see (color, smell, feel)
Qualitative or Quantitative:
The spider has six legs.
Quantitative
What are Quantitative Observations?
numerical data you measure (inches, feet, grams, pounds, etc)
Qualitative or Quantitative:
It is 80 degrees outside.
Quantitative