1. Classify the statements below as either an observation or inference
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Classify the statements below as either an observation or inference
The container is filled to the 350 mL mark with water
The sun rose at 6:54 this morning
The caterpillar did not eat the moth because it is not a carnivore
Mike is angry because he thinks that Sally took his soda while he was in the bathroom

2. A test of your observation skills…
Observations vs. Inferences
A test of your observation skills…

3. Observations Use one or more of the 5 senses to gather information
A noting and recording of…. FACTS!!!
Example: There is one TV in the room.

4. 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.

5. Note the Differences
In laboratory exercises, record observations NOT inferences
Inferences may be used when writing the conclusion in your lab report.
Let’s test your observation skills…

6. Take a good look at this picture

7. Question 1
Are there cars parked on the sides of the road?

8. Question 2
What color is the pickup truck driving in the road?

9. Question 3
Any minivans around?

10. Question 4
What does the blue sign say?

11. Question 5
What's the speed limit?

12. Question 6
Are there any pedestrians on the road?

14. Answers
Yes
Blue
Yard Sale
35 mph No

17. Questions Asked How many cars were in the intersection?
Across the street, are there any parked cars on the side?
Can you describe at least one of the cars driving through the intersection?
Are there any other potential witnesses?
What was this witness doing? Where was he?
What was the speed limit?
Was there anyone parked in the first parking spot?

18. How many cars were in the intersection? Answer: 2
Across the street, are there any parked cars on the side? Yes
Can you describe at least one of the cars driving through the intersection?
Are there any other potential witnesses? If they answer yes, ask the following question: What was this witness doing? Where was he? They should have noticed a person mowing a lawn across the street.
What was the speed limit? 35
Was there anyone parked in the first parking spot? No

19. Observation vs Inference
On the next slide, state whether the statement is an observation or an inference.

20. 1. There is a representation of a face on one side of the coin.
2. The Latin word "Dei" means "God."
3. The coin was made by deeply religious people.
4. The date 1722 is printed on one side of the coin.
5. The coin was made in 1722.
6. The face on the coin is a representation of the nation's president.

21. How many legs does the elephant have?

22. What do you see?

23. What animal do you perceive?
A Duck, Bunny, or BOTH?

24. This image contains a picture and a word. Do you see both of them?

25. Look at the chart and say the color, NOT the word
Your right brain tried to say the color, but your left brain was reading the word.

26. Do you see the face on Earth?
How about now?

27. Are these dots moving?

28. Does this image appear to be moving?
It’s NOT!
Just kidding, this one is actually moving

29. Short Reading and Questions (on loose leaf sheet of paper)
Find three observations stated in the article. What are they?
Find three inferences stated in the article. What are they?
What observations are these inferences based off of?
Based upon the information in the article and your prior knowledge, do you think Global Warming is real? Do you believe humans are causing it?

30. Exit Ticket
What were some observations and inferences that you had about your teacher and classes on the first day?
What are your opinions now?