Inference Challenge

What is an inference?

• A conclusion or deduction made based on evidence or reasoning.

• A guess or assumption made without evidence or reasoning.

• A statement that is proven to be true.

• A prediction about the future based on past events.

Which subtopic is about using clues to come to a conclusion?

• deduction

• abduction

• induction

• inference

When you make an informed guess, what are you doing?

• Making a prediction or estimate using available information and reasoning.

• Making a wild assumption without any evidence.

• Making a decision based on emotions and intuition.

• Making a random guess without any information.

What is the process of examining evidence to reach a conclusion called?

• reasoning

• evaluation

• investigation

• analysis

If you see dark clouds in the sky, what can you infer?

• Snowfall

• Sunny day

• Possible rain or storm

• Clear weather

If you find footprints in the sand, what can you infer?

• The footprints were made by a robot.

• The footprints were made by a dog.

• The footprints were made by a bird.

• Someone has walked on the sand.

If you see smoke coming out of a chimney, what can you infer?

• The chimney is clogged.

• Someone is cooking inside the house.

• The chimney is being cleaned.

• There is a fire burning inside the chimney.

If you see a person wearing a winter coat, what can you infer?

• The person is likely going skiing.

• The person is likely going to a winter-themed party.

• The person is likely from a cold region.

• The person is likely feeling cold or the weather is cold.

If you see a person holding an umbrella, what can you infer?

• The person is holding the umbrella for someone else.

• It is raining or about to rain.

• The person is using the umbrella as a sunshade.

• The person is going to the beach.

If you see a person running with a medal around their neck, what can you infer?

• The person is a spectator at a race or competition.

• The person is a coach or trainer for a race or competition.

• The person is wearing the medal as a fashion accessory.

• The person is a winner or a participant in a race or competition.