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Observation vs. Inference. The Ultimate Showdown. Review - Observation. What is an observation? Using your five senses to take note of and observe your surroundings Let’s go over our examples!. Inference. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Observation vs. InferenceObservation vs. Inference
The Ultimate Showdown
Review - ObservationReview - Observation
What is an observation? – Using your five senses to take note of and
observe your surroundings
Let’s go over our examples!
InferenceInference
An inference is when you make an assumption or prediction about something that you observe
After you make an observation, you usually make an inference about what is going on
Let’s practice making inferences!Let’s practice making inferences!
The next three slides show some fossil imprints that were found during a archeological dig. We’re going to record some observations and then make some inferences about what may have happened millions of years ago….
What do you think happened? What do you think happened?
On your notebook, please write a short story (around ½ page – be DETAILED please – PBJ) describing what you think happened to the creatures in our fossil evidence
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