1. Study this picture carefully for up to three minutes
Bell Ringer:
No Paper needed.
Study this picture carefully for up to three minutes
Be prepared to answer questions from memory about what you observed. vl vl

2. Making Observations and Inferences

3. Joke of the Day:

4. Observation
Observation: Involves using one or more of the senses – sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.
Data - The information obtained from observation vl

5. Qualitative
Qualitative observation: (quality) Usually made with our senses.
Color, shape, feel, taste, sound.
Examples:
Olivia is wearing a blue sweater.
The lab tabletop is smooth.
The dog’s fur is shiny.

6. Quantitative
Quantitative observation: (quantity) How many. Will always have a number.
Based on exact measurement.
Examples:
The room is 8 meters across.
Sarah is 141-cm tall.
Sam weighs 89kg.

7. Inference Definition:
A logical interpretation of an event that is based on observations and prior knowledge. It is an Assumption.

8. Making Inferences
You are at the counter in the office to get a tardy pass signed. You see a student leave the principal’s office crying and upset. We could make an inference as to why the student is upset.
Could be in trouble (ISS, OSS, expelled)
Family problems at home (sick, accident)
Student has poor grades (failing)
Student not feeling well

9. Observation VS Inferences
Observation – Based on the five senses:
Sight
Smell
Touch
Taste
Hearing
Inference – Based on prior knowledge or opinion

10. List 3 Observations
List 3 Inferences

11. List 3 Observations
List 3 Inferences

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Observation
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