1. Word cloud
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What is the difference between an observation and an inference?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Observation is noticing and describing something that you can see, smell, taste, touch, or hear. Inference is when you make a conclusion based on what you have observed. Inference requires you to use your knowledge and understanding of the world around you.
Observation vs Inference
3. Slide
60 seconds
Observation: A statement or conclusion based on what is seen, heard, or otherwise experienced. Inference: A logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning. Analyzing: Examining information or data in order to form conclusions or solutions.
Concepts:
4. Slide
60 seconds
Inference is an educated guess that is based on evidence and observations, while an observation is a factual statement made without any interpretation. Inference can be used to identify patterns in data and draw conclusions from them. Inference can be used to identify relationships between two variables that are not directly observable.
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5. Open question
300 seconds
How do observations and inferences differ?
6. Open question
300 seconds
What are some examples of when you might use observations and inferences?
7. Open question
300 seconds
When have you used observations and inferences in your life?
8. Open question
300 seconds
How can you tell the difference between an observation and an inference?
9. Poll
60 seconds
What is observation?
- Drawing conclusions based on evidence
- The act of noticing or perceiving something
- Guessing without any evidence
10. Poll
60 seconds
What is inference?
- Guessing without any evidence
- The act of noticing or perceiving something
- Drawing conclusions based on evidence
11. Poll
60 seconds
Which one involves using your senses to gather information?
- Observation
- Inference
12. Poll
60 seconds
Which one involves making assumptions based on available information?
- Inference
- Observation
13. Poll
60 seconds
Which one is objective and factual?
- Observation
- Inference
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