Observation vs. Inference
A Grade 7 science worksheet differentiating between observations and inferences with real-world examples.
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Observation vs. Inference
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Read each statement or scenario carefully. Determine if it is an observation or an inference. For observations, describe what you see, hear, smell, taste, or feel. For inferences, explain the reasoning behind your conclusion.
Indicate whether each statement is an Observation (T) or an Inference (F).
1. The sky is blue.
Observation
Inference
2. The student is tired because they yawned.
Observation
Inference
For each scenario, identify at least one observation and one inference.
1. You walk into the kitchen and see a half-eaten sandwich on the counter and crumbs on the floor.
Observation:
Inference:
2. You hear a loud siren outside your window.
Observation:
Inference:
Fill in the blank with either 'observation' or 'inference'.
1. A scientist records that a plant grew 2 cm in one week. This is an .
2. Based on the plant's growth, the scientist concludes that the fertilizer is effective. This is an .
3. The dog's tail is wagging. This is an .
4. The dog is happy. This is an .
1. Which of the following is an observation?
The car is broken.
The car has a flat tire.
The car ran out of gas.
The car needs a new engine.
2. What is an inference?
A statement of fact.
An educated guess based on observations.
A question about an experiment.
A prediction about the future.
Examine the image of the microscope below. List three observations you can make about it.
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