Observation vs. Inference

1. Observation vs. Inference Mr. Zweig

2. Observation • Data gathered by the five senses • Visual by sight • Audio by hearing • Odor by smell • Flavor by taste • Texture and temperature by feel

3. Inference • A logical conclusion based on an observation or observations

4. Observations & Inferences What’s the Diff?

5. Observation • Something that you see, hear, taste, smell or touch. • Use your “senses”

6. Inference • An attempt to explain your observations. • The “likely” reason.

7. What’s This? • The organism has legs that are much longer than its short arms. • Observation

8. What’s This? • The organism has brown fur similar to that of a bear. • Observation

9. What’s This? • The organism probably uses the fur to stay warm in this cold environment. • Inference

10. What’s This? • The organism was not aware of my presence because it did not run away. • Inference

11. What’s This? • The organism must be sick because he is barely moving. • Inference

12. What’s This? • The organism picks up food using a long tongue that reaches the ground. • Observation

13. Observation Something that you see, hear, smell, taste or touch. Inference An attempt to explain your observations. Review The End