Observations, Inferences, and Predictions

Observations, Inferences, and Predictions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an observation?

• The sky is very gray, and cloud covered

• Those clouds look very dangerous.

• We will probably get at least 1 inch of rain

Observation

• Information that is gained by your 5 senses

• Usually these are facts

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a prediction?

• The sky is very gray, and cloud covered

• Those clouds look very dangerous.

• We will probably get at least 1 inch of rain

Prediction

• Forecast for the future

• Based on evidence or

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an inference?

• The sky is very gray, and cloud covered

• Those clouds look very dangerous.

• We will probably get at least 1 inch of rain

Inference

• An educated guess based on observations