Take out journal, fill out table of contents, and title page 6. Date Entry Page # 9/8 Observations and Inferences Pt. 2 6

Observations and Inference Pt. 2 6 Observation Lab Summary In 4-5 complete sentences, explain what you learned from the Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery Observation Lab. Make sure to use the following terms: Observations Qualitative Quantitative

Take out your journal and turn to page 4

A test of your observation skills… Observations vs. Inferences A test of your observation skills… Contributions by D. Padilla, D. Johnson, & E. Marconi For more optical illusions go to: http://www.123opticalillusions.com/

Inferences Logical interpretation 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.

Inference – an attempt or educated guess to explain an observation. These will vary from one person to the next, because of personal life experiences.

Examples of Inferences Give one inference about this picture. These players are on the same team. This is a scrimmage at practice. Number 9 is the quarterback and is about to score the winning touchdown. These guys are all freshmen, trying out for the team.

List one Inference.

List one observation and one inference.

List one qualitative observation and one inference.