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- Title
Observation Versus Inference.
- Authors
Leager, Craig R.
- Abstract
The article focuses on the concept of the science-process skills of observations and inferences to help students understand its application. It states that children continually filter and compare their observations with the constructed knowledge of their personal background experiences and related assumptions, which known as the process of inferring. It cites example on how science teachers help their students to support the process leading to the clarification of observations and inferences. However, it notes that students made common error when it comes to observations or making inference.
- Subjects
SCIENCE education; STUDENTS; SCIENCE teachers; SCIENTIFIC observation; INFERENCE (Logic); EDUCATION; LEARNING ability; ABILITY testing; SCIENTIFIC knowledge
- Publication
Science & Children, 2008, Vol 45, Issue 6, p48
- ISSN
0036-8148
- Publication type
Article