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Research 7 Activity Sheet
Quarter 1 - MELC 5
Week 4
A Observation and Inference

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Research 7
Activity Sheet No. 4 – Observation and Inference
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RESEARCH 7 ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 4

Observation and Inference

I. Learning Competency with Code

o Describe the difference between observation and an inference.

(SSP_RS7SPS1e-5)

II. Background Information for Learners

Look at the things that surround you. What can you see? Isn't it
beautiful? How about the weather today? Is it sunny or windy?
As you grow old, you have developed a clear understanding of the world
through your senses. With your senses, you can see the mountains full of
trees, you can smell the scent of the blooming flowers in the garden, you
can hear the sound of the falling rain above your roof and feel the warm
embrace of the sea breeze in your skin.
You understand and appreciate the things that you see, hear, taste, smell
and touch through observation. Through observation, you are able to
describe and identify all objects and events in the environment. When you
describe the colors of the rainbow, the taste of your favorite dish or the smell
of your cologne, you are doing simple observation.
However, out of your observations, you can make deeper and more
meaningful information and conclusion by making inferences. Inferences
are information you derive from your observations. In other words, you can
only make a good inference if you are able to make a good and factual
observation. For example, when you observe that the cloud is getting dark,
then you can infer that it is about to rain so you should bring your cap or
umbrella. Also, when you notice a pair of slippers beside a mango tree, then
you can make an inference that there is someone above it getting fruits or a
bird's nest.
For you to understand clearly about observation and inference, answer
the following activities below.

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III. Activity Proper

Activity 1: Observations vs. Inferences

A. Directions: Study the picture below with a given observation and

inference and answer the following guide questions. Write your answers
in a separate sheet of paper.
© Armin Rose/Dreamstime.com

Observation
1. There are five penguins
shown in the picture
2. This habitat has water, ice,
and snow.
3. Each penguin is black and
white.
Inference
1. The penguins are escaping a
predator that can only hunt in
the water
2. More penguins are going to
follow these five out of the
water

Guide Questions:
1. How do you think are the given observations being formulated?
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2. How do you think are the given inferences being formulated?

______________________________________________________________________
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3. How would you describe the difference between observation and

inference?
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 B. Directions: On the given pictures below, make at least 3-5 observations
and inferences. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.

Figure A Figure B
Science Generation • serpmedia.org/scigen • © 2018 SERP Institute

Figure Observations Inferences

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C. Directions: Read each statement and decide whether it is an observation

or an inference. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.

__________1. The container is filled to the 350 mL mark with water.

__________2. The Sun rose at 6:54 this morning.
__________3. The caterpillar did not eat the moth because it is not a carnivore.
__________4. Sound traveled faster through the desk than through the air.
__________5. The plant on the left is growing more because it has been
receiving more water.
__________6. When the Sun came out, it made the rain stop.
__________7. I can jump high in tennis shoes because they have rubber on the
bottom.
__________8. When the power is turned on, the bulb lights up and the radio
plays a song.
__________9. Dinosaurs died out when they could not adapt to the changing
climate.
__________10. Condensed water can fall as precipitation, which may include
rain, snow, or hail.

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 IV. Reflection
Complete the statements below.

I understand…
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I don’t understand…
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V. References for Learners

https://keydifferences.com/difference-between-observation-and-
inference.html
http://leannortiz.weebly.com/uploads/8/2/7/7/8277852/observation_or_inf
erence.pdf
https://serpmedia.org/scigen/t1.2.html

VI. Answer Keys

Activity 1. A. Activity 1. B

observation.
mental judgment out of
inference you make
using your senses while There’s a fire drill.
observation you are There’s a fire.
the two is that in accidentally.
3. The difference between Inference: Someone tripped an alarm
made. Observation: The alarm is ringing.
observation you have
explanation for an his friends.
2. Inferences are an Juan is on a field trip with
through your senses. Juan’s bus is running late
1. It is being formulated Inference: Juan is sick today.
now.
Observation: Juan is not in class right
Activity 1. C. Possible Answers:

10. observation
9. inference
8. observation
7. inference
6. inference
5. inference
4. observation
3. inference
2. observation
1. observation