Observations, Inferences & Hypotheses

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What is the difference between a question and a hypothesis?

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A question follows from an interesting observation and the hypothesis is an educated guess or answer to that question.

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How are observations made?

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Using your 5 senses.

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The kids are smiling so I think they are happy....

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Inference.

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Which step asks scientists to make a prediction about what might happen in their experiment?

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Hypothesis.

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It must be summer.

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Inference.

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What is an observation?

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An observation is the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What are the 5 senses used for observations?

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Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

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Why is it important to make observations before forming a hypothesis?

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Observations provide the necessary information to formulate a relevant and testable hypothesis.