Observations and Inferences Quiz

1. We are making__________ when we draw a conclusion or make predictions based on collected information.

• hypotheses

• observations

• suggestions

• inferences

2. When we use our five senses to gather information about the world around us we are making __________.

• inferences

• observations

• conclusions

• predictions

3. Which of the following is an inference?

• There are three baby birds in the nest in my tree.

• My dog barks at the birds in the tree.

• I noticed that the birds were fed by other birds.

• The birds must like worms because they eat them every day.

4. Which of the following is an observation?

• noticing that the leaves on the tree are turning colors

• predicting that the leaves will soon fall

• forming a hypothesis that the tree will grow taller with fertilizer

• none of these

5. Which of the following contains a quantitative observation?

• The blanket weighs 200 grams.

• The blanket is red and blue.

• The blanket looks very long.

• The blanket looks like it is very warm.

6. Taylor plays tennis in the park every Saturday morning with Elly. Which is an inference we can make about Taylor?

• Taylor loves to play tennis with her friend.

• Taylor plays tennis on Saturday mornings.

• Taylor plays tennis in a park.

• Taylor and Elly play tennis together.

7. Which of the following is an observation only?

• The sky is dark and cloudy so it must be about to rain.

• The cute little dog is brown and white.

• The bus got a flat tire. There must have been a nail in the road.

• It is getting so cold outside that it might snow.

8. Which of the following contains an inference?

• The wall in the classroom is blue.

• Lake Elementary is on Lincoln Street.

• It is dark outside so it must be nighttime.

• Two boys were swinging on the playground.

9. Which of the following is a qualitative observation?

• The Ohio State Buckeyes won the National Championship in 2014.

• Shane Bieber throws his four seam fastball at 94 mph.

• LeBron is 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 250 pounds.

• Baker Mayfield completed 19 passes for 165 yards against the Cowboys.

10. What can we infer about the picture?

• The dog on the right is a puppy.

• The smaller dog is wearing something around its neck.

• The larger dog is laying down.

• Both dogs have their mouths open.