Unit 1- Scientific Method

Front

What is an inference? Options: A guess, A statement based on observations, The same as an observation, deciding if an observation is qualitative or quantitative

Back

A statement based on observations

Front

Which of these is an observation?

• The dog is 4 years old
• The dog is wearing a hat
• The dog is unhappy
• The dog is fake

Back

The dog is wearing a hat

Front

The boy is not going to school today

Back

inference

Front

The least amount of students like red juice

Back

observation

Front

Which statement is an inference of the graph?

• Tom had $60 in his account in January
• More money was in the account in July than October
• Tom worked extra hours to earn more money between April and July
• The amount of money increased from January to July

Back

Tom worked extra hours to earn more money between April and July

Front

Observations that contain numbers, like measurements, are ____________ observations.

Back

quantitiative

Front

Observations that are based on using your senses, like the color or texture of an object, are ________________ observations.

Back

qualitative

Front

Qualitative or Quantitative: We bought 3.4 pounds of fruit.

Back

Quantitative Observation

Front

Qualitative or Quantitative: I hear a rush of wind, loud yells, and metal banging together.

Back

Qualitative Observation

Front

Observation or Inference: The cat is scared.

Back

Inference