Predictions, Observations, and Inferences

Front

What is the statement "There are fourteen red roses on my birthday cake" an example of? Options: inference, observation, prediction.

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observation

Front

I smelled fresh bread when I walked in the school hallway this morning.

Back

observation

Front

Football practice may be cancelled today due to a possible thunderstorm. Options: inference, observation, prediction

Back

prediction

Front

Which of these choices are inferences about the picture? The gorilla wants a bigger banana., The gorilla has two eyes., The gorilla will be hungry after he eats that banana.

Back

The gorilla wants a bigger banana.

Front

A student recorded how many commercials she saw in one week. Her results are recorded above. What can you infer?

Back

She watched less tv on Monday.

Front

When you explain or interpret the things you observe, you are ____________. Options: infering, predicting, observing, claiming

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infering

Front

How are the skills of inferring and predicting alike? How are they different?

Back

Both involve making observations, but predictions are about what will happen and inferences are about what has happened.

Front

Explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative observations.

Back

Quantitative observations use numbers, qualitative uses the senses.

Front

The leaves on the plant are turning brown. Options: Qualitative, Quantitative, Both, Neither

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Qualitative

Front

Classify: There are 16 red marbles in the bag. Options: Qualitative, Quantitative, Both, Neither

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Both