Scientific Observation

Unit Questions

  1. Why do scientists need to make observations?

  2. How do scientists make detailed observations and scientific drawings?

  3. What is the difference between a qualitative observation and a quantitative observation?

  4. What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

Vocabluary

  • observation

  • inference

  • qualitative observation

  • quantitative observation

Online Resources

How To Do A Scientific Drawing

Metric Measurement Review

Class Notes and Resources