Making Inferences

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

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Inference

• Fact

It must be summer.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Opinion

• Inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The penguin got pushed in.

• Qualitative Observation

• Inference

• Quantitative Observation

• Hypothesis

The boy is probably sad...

• Qualitative Observation

• Hypothesis

• Inference

• Quantitative Observation

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

• The van is tan.

• The van is inside the KFC.

• The wall is broken.

• Someone has already called 911.

The dog is muddy because it is probably raining outside

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Inference

• None of the Above

Answer explanation

The inference was followed by an observation (it went outside)

The baby is crying because she might be hungry.

• Qualitative observation

• Inference

• Quantitative observation

• Fact

A scientist observes that a plant grows faster when exposed to blue light compared to red light. What can the scientist infer from this observation?

• Blue light is more energetic than red light.

• Plants prefer blue light over red light.

• Blue light enhances photosynthesis more than red light.

• Red light is harmful to plants.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

During an experiment, a student notices that a metal rod expands when heated. What inference can be made from this observation?

• The metal rod is made of iron.

• Heat causes metals to expand.

• The rod will contract when cooled.

• The rod is a good conductor of heat.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A biologist finds that a certain species of bird is more active during the day than at night. What inference can be drawn from this behavior?

• The bird is nocturnal.

• The bird is diurnal.

• The bird is migratory.

• The bird is a predator.

Tags

NGSS.3-LS4-3