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1. look at the picture to the right. make a qualitative observation, a

quantitative observation, and an inference. (3 pts) (observa la
imagen de la derecha. haz una observación cualitativa, una
observación cuantitativa y una inferencia. (3 puntos))
qualitative observation:
(observación cualitativa:)
quantitative observation:
(observación cuantitativa:)
inference:
(inferencia:)

1. five students each used the same ruler to measure the length of the

same pencil. their measurements were: 15.33 cm, 15.34 cm, 15.33

Explanation:

• Qualitative observation: A qualitative observation describes characteristics using the senses. In the picture, we can observe that there is a ship on the water.
• Quantitative observation: A quantitative observation involves numbers and measurements. In the picture, we can count that there are two divers.
• Inference: An inference is a conclusion based on observations. We can infer that the ship is sailing on the ocean.

Answer:

Qualitative observation: There is a ship on the water.
Quantitative observation: There are two divers.
Inference: The ship is sailing on the ocean.