1a Quiz

What are observations based on?

• Opinions.

• The five senses (what I see, smell, touch, hear, taste).

• Random guesses.

• Dreams.

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What is an inference?

• A random guess.

• An educational explanation of an observation based on facts and prior knowledge.

• A story.

• A joke.

Which of the following is NOT a sense used in observations?

• Seeing.

• Smelling.

• Tasting.

• Guessing.

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Why might the ground be wet according to an inference?

• Because it rained.

• Because it is always wet.

• Because it is made of water.

• Because it is night time.

What is NOT a method scientists use to gather information?

• Observations.

• Designing investigations.

• Guessing without evidence.

• Making inferences.

Which of the following is a qualitative observation?

• The plant is 10 cm tall.

• The liquid is blue in color.

• The temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.

• The mass is 5 kg.

Which of the following is a quantitative observation?

• The flower is red.

• The water is cold.

• The tree is 15 meters tall.

• The sky is cloudy.

What is the primary purpose of making observations in science?

• To prove a hypothesis.

• To gather data and evidence.

• To make random guesses.

• To entertain people.

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Which of the following is an example of an inference?

• The grass is green.

• The sun is shining.

• The dog is barking because it sees a stranger.

• The water is wet.

Which statement is an observation?

• That house is empty because there are no lights on. 
• Her hair is brown. 
• Her hair is brown because she dyed it. 
• Her hair has not been cut in two years.