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Observation and Inference Notes

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Observation and Inference Notes

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OBSERVATION

• OBSERVATION-– Information collected using your five senses (sight, smell,

touch, taste and hear); facts

– QUANTITATIVE OBSERVATION• Measurable observations; can be expressed using numbers

– 3 meters long or 4 marbles

– QUALITATIVE OBSERVATION• Observations that describe the characteristics of something

– Red flowers or tastes bitter

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INFERENCE

• INFERENCE- – a logical conclusion based on observations

• HYPOTHESIS-– an educated guess based on observations,

can be tested

• CONCLUSION-– a summary based on facts

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Let’s Practice…

Using your observation and inference skills-

take a look at the following Olympians.

1. Make 2 observations about each of the athlete's appearance.

2. Based on your observations, make an inference as to why these features make him/her a champion athlete.

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Michael Phelps

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Gabby Douglas

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Usain Bolt

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• What sports in the Olympic Games were based on qualitative observations?

• What sports in the Olympic Games were based on quantitative observations?