1. Do Now Take out notebook and copy chart ObservationExamples

2. Different Types of Data

3. Observation Any use of the senses to gather information Measurements are observations that are made with instruments such as rulers and timers. No opinions included

4. Examples of Observations The sky is blue. This soda bottle has a volume of 1 liter. Sandpaper is rough

5. List three observations.

6. InferencesExamples

7. Inference What you think based on your observations and previous knowledge The conclusions you draw after you gather your information

8. Now can you name three inferences?.

9. Select one of these cartoons and list several observations and inferences.

10. Qualitative Quantitative

11. Qualitative Data The baseball flew out of the park like a rocket The plant is red with long thorns

12. Quantitative Data Facts that use numbers to describe the data Example: the baseball traveled at 95 miles per hour

13. Closure