Observations and Inferences Flashcard

Observations and Inferences Flashcard

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Science

10th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS1-2, MS-ESS2-5, MS-LS2-4

+7

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an observation?

Back

Information gathered through the senses or scientific instruments.

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS2-1

NGSS.4-PS3-2

NGSS.5-PS1-3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is an inference?

  • The sky is blue.
  • The plant's leaves are green and moist.
  • The dog must be hungry because it is whining.
  • The temperature is 30°C.

Back

The dog must be hungry because it is whining.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can evidence be used to support an inference?

Back

By providing observations that align with the inference.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What distinguishes an observation from an inference?

Back

Observations are data collected through senses, while inferences are interpretations of that data.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is an example of using an observation to draw a conclusion?

  • Assuming it will rain because the sky is dark.
  • Noticing that a plant's leaves are drooping and concluding it needs water.
  • Believing a friend is mad because they didn't say hello.
  • Predicting a team will win based on their past performance.

Back

Noticing that a plant's leaves are drooping and concluding it needs water.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a key aspect of making an inference?

Back

Using evidence to form a logical conclusion.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to differentiate between observation and inference in scientific investigations?

Back

To clearly separate data from the interpretations of the data.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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