Observing, Inferring, Predicting

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What is predicting?

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Predicting is using observations and prior knowledge to tell what will happen in the future.

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What is inferring?

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Inferring is interpreting something you observe based on evidence and past experience.

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What type of observation deals with numbers?

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Quantitative observation.

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What is a qualitative observation?

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Qualitative observation involves descriptions that do not include numbers.

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What is the difference between observation and inference?

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Observation is the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way, while inference is a logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.

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What is an example of a quantitative observation?

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An example of a quantitative observation is measuring the height of a plant as 15 cm.

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What is an example of a qualitative observation?

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An example of a qualitative observation is describing a flower as red and fragrant.

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When you make a prediction, what are you using?

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You are using observations and prior knowledge.

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What is the role of evidence in making an inference?

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Evidence provides the basis for making a logical conclusion about something that is not directly observed.

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What is the process of making an inference?

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The process involves observing, gathering evidence, and using prior knowledge to draw a conclusion.