Citing Text Evidence and Using Inference

Because the plant is tall and green, it must be healthy.

• qualitative observation

• inference

• quantitative observation

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)

Something that you figure out based on observations, evidence, and what you already know is called an _____________.

• Inference

• Answer

• Mixture

• Attraction

Information that supports an answer to a question is called _______________.

• Attraction

• Evidence

• Solubility

• Inference

What is the process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning called?

• Observation

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Experimentation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which of the following is considered as evidence in a scientific experiment?

• A hypothesis

• A theory

• Data collected from experiments

• A scientific law

When a scientist makes a prediction about the outcome of an experiment, this is known as a(n) ____.

• Observation

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

In a scientific context, what is the term for information gathered through the senses or instruments?

• Inference

• Data

• Hypothesis

• Theory

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following best describes the role of inference in scientific investigations?

• Inference is used to collect data.

• Inference is used to make predictions based on data.

• Inference is used to formulate hypotheses.

• Inference is used to prove theories.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A scientist observes that a plant grows faster in sunlight than in shade. What is the inference?

• Sunlight is necessary for plant growth.

• Plants grow faster in sunlight.

• Shade inhibits plant growth.

• Sunlight provides energy for photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-1