Scientific Observation and Inference

Scientific Observation and Inference

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Quantitative data

Back

Quantitative data can be measured and expressed numerically.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Qualitative data

Back

Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Reasoning explains why the evidence supports the claim.

Back

The flashlight won't turn on because the batteries are dead is reasoning.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The puddle is 1 inch deep.

Back

Observation

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Without charged batteries, the flashlight cannot complete the circuit to light up is a claim.

Back

Reasoning connects evidence to the claim in a logical way.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Qualitative observation

Back

Describes characteristics

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Inference

Back

Gives a conclusion; example: The floor is brown because it looks like wood

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