Citing Text Evidence and Using Inference

An idea or a conclusion based on an observation.

• observation

• inference

• opinion

• conclusion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

an attempt to explain or interpret an observation

• inference

• observing

• goal of science

• quantitative observation

A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.

• hypothesis

• prediction

• inference

• theory

The baby is crying because she might be hungry.

• Qualitative observation

• Inference

• Quantitative observation

• Fact

Which of the following is an inference?

• They are wearing yellow ponchos.

• They are worried they are going to get whipped cream on their clothes.

• There is a white foam on the paper plate.

• Everyone is wearing goggles.

A statement that explains an observation.

• Inference

• Communicate

• Compare

• Predict

Select ALL the inferences.

• The pencil is black on the edges

• Someone burned the pencil

• The pencil is in 2 pieces

• The pencil is no longer useful

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

• The van is tan.

• The  van ran into KFC. 

• The driver was hungry. 

• Red and white are part of the KFC building. 

An idea or a conclusion based on an observation.

• observation

• inference

• opinion

• conclusion

A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.

• hypothesis

• prediction

• inference

• theory

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2