How can evidence be used to support an inference?

• By guessing the outcome of an event.

• By providing observations that align with the inference.

• By changing the inference to fit the evidence.

• By ignoring contradictory evidence.

What distinguishes an observation from an inference?

• Observations can change, but inferences cannot.

• Observations are always true, while inferences are guesses.

• Observations are data collected through senses, while inferences are interpretations of that data.

• Inferences are more accurate than observations.

Write down 3 observations

Write down 3 inferences

Scientists are studying the effects of different fertilizer compositions on plant growth. Plant height was measured weekly and recorded.

What conclusion can you draw from the data collected?

• Fertilizer A stimulated the most growth in plants.

• Plant growth varies based on fertilizer composition

• Growth of the plant was not impacted by the fertilizer that was used.

• Plants fertilized with fertilizer B did not receive the nutrients needed to grow.

Which of the following conclusions is supported by the graph? 

• A. Infection in embanked ponds increased during the sampling period.

• Protozoans were more common in creek-fed ponds than embanked ponds.

• Protozoans reproduce more quickly in embanked ponds than creek-fed ponds.

• Infection in creed-fed ponds remained constant throughout the sampling period.

According to this chart, which planet will most likely have the highest temperatures?

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus

What is this graph showing you?

• The worlds population is staying the same.
• The worlds population is going down (decreasing).
• The worlds population was growing but now is decreasing.
• The worlds population has been growing and will continue to grow. 

Which statement is an inference?

• All of the fishes are living in one big aquatic community.

• There are many fishes in the sea.

• The fish are in bright colored

• There are purple plants in the picture

A family is looking for a new home. The family is comparing homes in two towns. The median home price of Town 1 is ​$450,000. In Town 2, the median home price is ​$384,393. Based on the median home prices of each​ town, what inference can be​ made?

• The homes in Town 2 are more expensive.

• The homes in Town 1 and Town 2 are similarly priced.

• The homes in Town 1 are more expensive.