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Observations and Inference Worksheet
This assignment will be discussed in your next class period. Do both sides.
Make sure that you understand the
difference between qualitative observations, quantitative observations and inferences.
Part One:
Read the following sentences carefully. Determine if the sentence is an observation (0)0-
an inference (|), SaaSSSRMMRMEREIB On the line to the left of the sentence write your
choice.
1 O The mineral on the table is transparent and smooth
2. Bit If touch the hot pot-handle | will bun my hand,
3 a The stream is not polluted.
4 zt It must have rained because there are many puddles.
6. Q The stream velocity (speed) is 20 mph
Part Two:
Read the following sentences carefully. For each sentence, underline the observation
and circle thedaterence)
6 (The people down the street must be having a barbecud because the air smells of
smoke and bumt chicken
7. There is a baseball in my driveway and my car windshield is broken Someone
‘Blaying ball must hawshattered my windshield.)
8. ‘The rock has scratches and is very polished(This rock was carved bya glacier.”
Part Three:
Look at the diagram below. Read the statement and determine if it is an observation (0)
or an inference. Write your answer on the line to lef.
9. em The plant has roots. Se
10. Lr ‘The plant uses water. (GO)
iy egeauauanan [eneeenteea ‘The plant has flowers,
12, 2 The plant has stems
13. £ ‘The plant grew from a seed. Part Four:
‘Take a walk around your backyard or neighborhood. Make six observations (3
quantitative and 3 qualitative) and three inferences about nature. Be prepared to share
them in class. Write your observations on the back.
Qualitative Observations:
“4
Quantitative Observations:
4 :
Inferences:
