Historian's Toolkit #4 Vocabulary Pre-test

What is the definition for "Inference"?

• Inference is the same as intuition.
• Inference is the act of guessing without evidence.
• Explain the meaning of

• Inference is the process of memorizing facts.

Definition of Cause

• A reason for an event to occur.
• A consequence of an action.
• A random occurrence without any relation.
• An event or action that leads to an effect.

Definition of "Effect"

• A method to achieve a goal.
• A type of physical force.
• An emotional response to a situation.
• A change that is a result or consequence of an action or cause.

Definition of "Logical"

• Relating to emotions or feelings.
• Based on personal beliefs or opinions.
• Reasonable or making sense

• Concerned with physical actions or movements.

Definition of "amiguous"

• Limited to a single interpretation; very specific.
• Confusing and misleading; easily understood.
• Clear and straightforward; having one obvious meaning.
• Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

Definition of "Generate"

• To produce or create something.
• To destroy or eliminate something.
• To modify or change an existing item.
• To observe or analyze a situation.

Definition of "sequencing"

• A method of organizing data in a database.
• The process of creating a sequence of musical notes.
• A technique for randomizing events in a game.
• The arrangement of items or events in a specific order.

Definition of "Main Idea"

• The summary of a text.
• The author's opinion on a topic.
• The conclusion drawn from the text.
• The central point or concept of a text.

Definition of "Category"

• A method of organizing data in a computer.
• A class or division of people or things with shared traits.

• A type of food that is categorized by taste.
• A style of art that focuses on color and form.

Definition of "Comparison"

• The process of making a choice between two items.
• A method of organizing items in a list.
• The act of combining two or more items into one.
• The act of evaluating similarities between items.