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Observations • Use one or more of your five senses to gather information • A noting and recording of FACTS! • Example: There is one window in this room.
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Observations
• Use one or more of your five senses to gather information
• A noting and recording of FACTS!
• Example: There is one window in this room.
Inferences
• Logical explanation based upon prior knowledge and experience
• Based upon observations
• Example: When you entered the room, you most likely inferred that the individual in the front of the room is the teacher.
Observation or Inference?
The apple is red. Observation
The lights are off because no one is home.
The plant is extremely wilted due to a lack of water
Inference
Inference
Quantitative Data
• Quantitative Quantity • Numerical • Involves counting or measuring with numbers
• Example: height, weight, length
Qualitative Data
• Qualitative Quality • Information that is not measured. The data
involves observations using your 5 senses.
• Example: colors, smells, taste, appearance
Quantitative or Qualitative?
The cup of coffee has a strong aroma.
The cup of coffee has a strong taste.
The cup of coffee costs $4.95.
The cup of coffee is served at a temperature of 125 degrees F
Quantitative
Qualitative
Qualitative
Quantitative
