scientific method, observation and inferences

What is the purpose of the scientific method?

• To solve problems and create experiments

• To research new information

• To practice safety

• To become a scientist

A qualitative observation is ________.

• Describing qualities and characteristics

• A guess you make using an observation

• Numbers and labels

• What is kept the same in an experiment

What is a quantitative observation?

• Describes qualities and characteristics

• A guess you make using an observation

• Numbers and labels

• What is kept the same in an experiment

What is an example of an inference?

• It is going to rain later today.

• The clouds are dark gray.

• The temperature is 67 degrees Fahrenheit.

• All of these are examples of inferences.

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Form a hypothesis

• Make an observation and ask a question about it

• Research your topic

• Record and analyze data

Using any of your 5 senses to describe the world around you.

• Observation

• Inference

• Prediction

• Logical Theory

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Which of these is an observation?

• The dog is 4 years old.

• The dog is wearing a hat.

Choose 2 inferences about this picture.

• Today is the dog's birthday.

• There is a candle on the cake.

• The dog has a tag on the collar.

• The dog will eat the cake.

Choose 2 inferences about this picture.

• A laptop is sitting in front of the person.

• The lady wears glasses.

• The lady is wearing a white shirt.

• The lady is frustrated with her work.

Observation or Inference: I notice the tree by the pond has no leaves on it.

• Observation

• Inference

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