Observation vs. Inference
This article explains the difference between observation and inference. Observation is defined as describing something you are studying using only facts that you can see, touch, hear or smell. It is not an opinion. In
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Slide1Observation vs. Inference
Slide2Observation• Definition: describing something you are studying, using only facts that you can see, touch, hear or smell. An observation is not an opinion .
Slide3Inference• Inference: using your observations to make a guess about an object or an outcome.
Slide4Think you’ve got it?!– We can OBSERVE that the turtle is on the stump. – We can OBSERVE that the stump is too high for the turtle to climb on. – We can INFER that someone put the turtle on the stump. – We can __________________ that someone is smiling. – We can _______________ that they are happy. – We can __________ that a student is writing down their homework. – We can __________ that they are a successful student.
Slide5Let’s Practice with Checks..• On your sheet, provide 1 observation and 2 inferences from the check below.
