Data Table 1 Observation vs Inference Inductive & Deductive Reasoning
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Data Table 1 - Observations and Inferences
Slide #	Observations	Inferences
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2
3
3
5
6
Three lines per number, continue numbering as directed by Instructor

Observer

Recorder

Inference Websites used in Class (for review & absentees)

	Observations and Inferences (in class knowledge opener
	Homer Simpson inference short warm up activity
	In class observations and inference activity to go with first part of Data Table 1 the remainder will be done at stations in the Center

 

Inference Notes - Additional background notes for Students who wish to see the information again in a different way.

Inductive Reasoning - The process of thinking to join evidence (facts, data, etc) to construct an inference, or general statement, including a

Inferences are reasonable conclusions drawn from observations of a small amount of data

"Derived Reasoning" - Putting information together to make a general statement about a specific situation.

Used in developing testable Questions, Predictions and Hypothesis

Deductive reasoning - The process of thinking in which evidence is used to evaluate a hypothesis, theory, or law. This is used to develop a conclusion.

 

Often called the "Logical Method"- the process of evaluating evidence (analysis) to see if it Rejects or Accepts (supports) the hypothesis. Used during analysis in developing a conclusion.

 

How do scientists use these ways of reasoning to form a logical method to approach and solve problems in science?

 

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