Observation or Inference?

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Observation or Inference?

What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

2006-09-27 12:09:06 · 3 answers · asked by treesap7h 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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An observation is something you see with your own eyes. A fact.

An inference is something you conclude [based on fact]. A theory.

2006-09-27 12:13:04 · answer #1 · answered by LadyJag 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Observation Or Inference

2016-12-29 19:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by kersten 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You observe something by looking at it. You infer things from what you observe. For example, you sigh, drop your stuff on a table, and plop down in a chair. I observe all this and infer that you are tired.

2006-09-27 12:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by happygirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋