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1 Observation vs. Inference
Starring Homer J. Simpson

2 Observation Ohh… This liquid is green and it is leaking from a brown can. I also smell it. Observation: when studying something, describe only facts that you can see, touch, smell and hear. You are not making any guesses. THIS IS NOT AN OPINION!!

3 THIS CAN BE A SCIENTIFIC OPINION
Inference Based on my observations, I think that this can is old and is leaking a toxic substance. Inference: using your observations to make a guess about an object or an outcome THIS CAN BE A SCIENTIFIC OPINION

4 Group Practice Please Make some observations and inferences about the following picture.

5 Individual Practice In your notes, please write down 2 observations and 2 inferences about the following picture.

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