Inference

Observation or Inference? This is probably a human bone from the year 3,000 BCE.

• Observation

• Inference

Which of the following statements is an inference?

• There are 4 artifacts.

• The tops of each artifact depicts a human or animal

• there is writing or symbols on the bottom part of each artifact.

• These are mot likely Egyptian.

Which of the following statements would be considered an inference?

• The artifact is orange/brown and black

• It has two handles

• It's a bowl

• There are pictures of people and horses on the artifact.

Ms. Atkeson likes to run.

• Observation

• Inference

The tracks were made by two birds who took off flying when they got near each other

• Observation

• Inference

Ms. Atkeson likes halloween

• Observation

• Inference

What is the Ladder of Inference?

• A type of ladder used in construction

• A method for baking cakes

• A way of thinking about our thinking

• A tool for climbing mountains

Inference in historical analysis often involves interpreting artifacts. Which of the following is an inference?

• This artifact is made of clay.

• This artifact was used for cooking.

• This artifact is 10 inches tall.

• This artifact is brown.

In social studies, making inferences about a society's culture can be based on which of the following?

• The color of their pottery

• The language they spoke

• The tools they used

• The exact date they existed

Which of the following is an inference about a historical event?

• The event occurred in 1776.

• The event led to significant social change.

• The event lasted for three days.

• The event involved a large number of people.