Question

standards: sc.912.n.1.1, sc.912.n.1.2, sc.912.n.1.6, sc.912.n.2.1, sc.912.n.2.2, sc.912.n.2.4
purpose: the purpose of this lesson is for students to demonstrate they can interpret data in graphs, making observations and inferences, and drawing conclusions supported by evidence.
observations and inferences

1. define the following terms

observation
inference
image
the statement
is the statement an observation or inference?

1. there is trash in the water.
2. the weather is hot.
3. a trash can fell over.
4. the water will turn brown
5. there are 4 flies in the grass
6. animals live in the water
7. there is water coming from the pipe
8. the tire fell off a car
9. the trash has caused the fish to die.

Explanation:

An observation is a direct perception of something using the senses. An inference is a conclusion drawn from observations.

1. Observation - It can be directly seen.
2. Inference - "Hot" is a conclusion based on feeling, not a direct count or sighting.
3. Observation - Can be visually confirmed.
4. Inference - It's a prediction about the future state.
5. Observation - A countable and visible fact.
6. Inference - Not directly seen, assumed.
7. Observation - Visible occurrence.
8. Inference - Reasoning about how the tire got there.
9. Inference - Connecting trash and fish - death is a conclusion, not direct sight.

Answer:

1. Observation: A direct perception using the senses.

Inference: A conclusion drawn from observations.

1. Observation
2. Inference
3. Observation
4. Inference
5. Observation
6. Inference
7. Observation
8. Inference
9. Inference