Ruhl-Thinking Like a Scientist 2

A _________________ observation deals with numbers

• quantitative

• qualitative

• inference

• predicting

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

A weather forecast is an example of a ___________.

• inference

• prediction

• skepticism

• classifying

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Having an attitude of doubt is called _______________.

• curiosity

• open-mindedness

• skepticism

• inference

Which one of these would NOT be an example of a model?

• globe

• diagram

• paragraph

• floor plan

_________________ is learning about the natural world.

• classifying

• making a model

• inferring

• science

Grouping the trees in the forest by the types of leaves they have is an example of _____________________.

• classifying

• predicting

• inferring

• observing

Inferences and predictions are both based upon ...

• facts

• the amount of information you have

• your background knowledge

• random guesses

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

A(n) __________________ is a representation of a complex idea.

• inference

• model

• prediction

• observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which one of these is NOT a characteristic of a good scientist?

• curiosity

• creativity

• skepticism

• close-minded

Riley's mom asked her to get some paper towels from the basement. She said she didn't want to, but Riley's mom insisted. When she finally went Riley turned on all the lights and took her dog with her. What inference can we make?

• Riley is lazy.

• The paper towels are in the basement.

• Riley is afraid of the dark basement

• Riley has a dog.