inferring

Which is an inference?

• Some fishes have scales and some don't.

• The sea water is cold.

• A shark weigh more than a milkfish.

• A lady is hurt while swimming. Maybe, she got stung by a jellyfish.

What inference can you form from the image?

• The mouse is looking at the cheese.

• The cheese is on the ground.

• The mouse does not like the cheese.

• The cheese has holes.

It is a basic science process skills that suggests explanations of an observation based on past experiences.

• observing

• inferring

• measuring

• classifying

What inference can be made of this picture?

• The plant wilt.

• The plant die.

• The plant was not watered.

• The plant did not get enough food.

When you use logical reasoning (as you read, or use the Scientific Process Skills), you are ___________________

• hypothesizing

• predicting

• inferring

• gathering data