Using any of your 5 senses to describe the world around you.
Using observations to make a logical theory or good guess.
An observation that has to do with words like heavy.
An observation that has to do with numbers and labels like 3.5 cm.
Observation or Inference: I think the weather is cold.
Observation or Inference: I notice the tree by the pond has no leaves on it.
Observation or Inference: The boy fell off the branch.
Observation or Inference: There is a small sailboat in the water.
Observation or Inference: The goat pushed the boy into the pond.
Qualitative or Quantitative: There is 300 mL of liquid in this beaker.
Qualitative or Quantitative: I feel rough sand and a strong heat on the back of my neck.
Qualitative or Quantitative: We bought 3.4 pounds of fruit.
Qualitative or Quantitative: I hear a rush of wind, loud yells, and metal banging together.
Qualitative or Quantitative: The green bar is 3.5 centimeters long.
Where am I: I smell buttery popcorn. I hear people quietly whispering next to me. I see a large screen with moving pictures.