Observations and Inferences

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What is physical science primarily concerned with?

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The study of non-living systems and the laws of nature

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Which of the following is an example of a qualitative observation?

• The temperature is 25°C
• The liquid is blue
• The mass of the object is 5 kg
• The length of the table is 2 meters

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The liquid is blue

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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What best describes an inference?

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A conclusion drawn based on observations

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Identify the quantitative observation from the following statements: The sky is cloudy, The flower smells sweet, The car is moving at 60 km/h, The music is loud

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The car is moving at 60 km/h

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Which of the following statements is an inference rather than an observation?

• The water is boiling at 100°C
• The plant is green
• The dog is barking because it is hungry
• The book weighs 1 kg

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The dog is barking because it is hungry

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

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Qualitative observations are based on descriptions, while quantitative observations are based on numbers

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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What is a correct example of making an inference?

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Noticing that the sky is dark and concluding it might rain

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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In the context of physical science, which of the following is a quantitative observation?

• The solution turned pink
• The metal is shiny
• The object has a mass of 10 grams
• The sound is loud

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The object has a mass of 10 grams

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Observations are based on direct sensory experiences.

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True

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Inferences are always based on observations.

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True