Quiz about (6.1a): Observation, Inference, Prediction (O-I-P)

Question 1

Because it is raining and the sun is out there will be a rainbow.

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prediction

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qualitative observation

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quantitative observation

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inference

Question 2

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

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The driver was hungry.

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The van is tan.

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The  van ran into KFC.

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An ambulance may be on the way.

Question 3

What is an observation for this picture?

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There is a man in a kayak

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The man is scared

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The man is going to get eaten

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The man is paddling fast

Question 4

I will do all my science homework this weekend.

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prediction

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inference

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observation

Question 5

Which of the following statements is an inference of the picture?

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The teacher is not in the classroom

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A student is roasting a marshmallow

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Two students are listening through cups

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A student is setting off a rocket

Question 6

She is holding an umbrella

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observation

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inference

Question 7

Ms Kelley is stressed, so after school she is going to get ice cream.... is a(n)

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Prediction

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Inference

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QuaLITative Observation

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QuaNtitative Observation

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an inference about the man in this picture:

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The man has a purple shirt.

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The man hates his purple shirt.

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The man is having a bad day.

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This man is upset because he's hungry

Question 9

The boy is not going to school today

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inference

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observation

Question 10

New York had more snow in January than Chicago.

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observation

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inference

Question 11

If my cell phone rings in Ms. Joshua's class, she will take it up until after school.

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prediction

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inference

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observation

Question 12

As I entered the door, I thought this was a great way to end the day. The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits. I looked at all the flavors. Chocolate is my favorite, but peppermint sounded good, too. Where am I?

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An ice cream shop

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A restaurant

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A store

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A candy store

Question 13

The bell is ringing.

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observation

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inference

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prediction

Question 14

The student has tears in his eyes, he must be sad.

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inference

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observation

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prediction

Question 15

Observation or Inference?
I believe he must have hit a pothole in the road

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inference

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observation

Question 16

It is raining outside

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inference

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observation

Question 17

Which two of these can be observations about a gorilla?

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The gorilla has 5 fingers on his right hand.

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The gorilla has dark brown hair.

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The gorilla wants a bigger banana.

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The gorilla is hungry.

Question 18

The boy has a green blanket

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observation

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inference

Question 19

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

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

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Only inferring involves making observations, but predictions are about what will happen and inferences are about what has happened.

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Only predicting involves making observations, but observations are about what will happen and inferences are about what has happened.

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There is nothing similar or different about the two. That is what makes them unique.

Question 20

What is an inference?

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A statement based off of your observations.

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Just a guess.

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The same as an observation.

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Examples of something.

Question 21

Your teacher has asked you to explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative observations. Which statement is correct?

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Quantitative observations use numbers, qualitative uses the senses.

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Quantitative observations use the senses, qualitative uses numbers.

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Quantitative observations use measurement, qualitative uses numbers.

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Quantitative observations use colors, qualitative uses the senses.

Question 22

How are observations made?

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Using your 5 senses

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Only with your eyes.

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By trying to explain what you see.

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Just making a good guess.

Question 23

What inference could be made about this picture.

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The child is cold.

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The child is wearing mostly red.

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The child will play in the snow.

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The child is overdressed.

Question 24

Which of the following is an observation of the picture?

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The person is wearing a T-shirt

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It is a sunny day

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The person is going to a birthday party

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The gift is a DVD player

Question 25

Qualitative observations use numbers.

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false

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true

Question 26

Football practice may be cancelled today due to a possible thunderstorm.

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prediction

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inference

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observation

Question 27

Which of the following is an observation about this picture?

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The boy has injuries to his knees

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The boy has fallen off his bike.

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The boy is in a lot of pain.

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The boy learned his lesson about wheelies

Question 28

Quantitative observations use numbers.

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true

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false

Question 29

Scenario: you walk into the science classroom and see an unfamiliar adult at the front of the room. You also see that Ms.Joshua is not in the room. You wonder where she could be. "Maybe she's home sick today" you think to yourself.

Which of these is an inference?

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"Maybe she's home sick today"

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You walk into science.

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You see an unfamiliar adult.

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You do not see Ms. Joshua

Question 30

Flower seeds exposed to sunlight will grow faster than those kept in darkness.

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prediction

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qualitative observation

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quantitative observation

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inference

Question 31

The test in Ms. Joshua's class is going to be easy.

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prediction

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inference

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observation

(6.1a): Observation, Inference, Prediction (O-I-P)

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