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Observations, Inferences, & Scientific Method
Observations, Inferences, & Scientific Method
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An ______ is a conclusion based on evidence about events that have already occurred.
inference
hypothesis
conclusion
prediction
2
Which statement about the photo bellow is an inference?
The giraffes have long necks
The giraffes have small horns on their head.
one giraffe is touching the other.
The two giraffes are friendly.
3
Look at the photo of the tree. Which statement about the tree is an
observation
?
The Tree has no leaves.
The tree is dead.
The tree will grow back its leaves in the spring.
The tree needs water.
4
Which statement about the tree is an
inference
?
The tree is brown.
The tree has branches
The tree lost its leaves due to the heat and lack of water.
The tree is tall.
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"The tracks were made by a raccoon
because
they look like little human hands"
Observation
estimation
Prediction
Inference
6
Which of the following is an observation?
The grasshopper is green.
The grasshopper likes leaves.
The grasshopper will live longer with leaves in his jar,
The grasshopper will lay and hatch eggs.
7
What is the first step of the scientific method?
share what I learned and what I might test next
think of a question
write a conclusion statement
do the experiment to test my hypothesis or predication.
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Science is the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information
False
True
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Which statement is an
inference
?
The grasshopper is green.
The grasshopper is sitting on a leaf.
The grasshopper has two antenna
The grasshopper will eat the leaves in the Jar.
10
Which is not a part of the Nature of Science?
The natural world is understandable
Scientists all follow the same six steps to discover info
Science is a blend of logic and imagination
Scientific knowledge is subject to change
11
Which statement about the ant is NOT an inference?
The ant is tired
The ant is fast
The ant is worried
The ant has two antennae
12
Scientific inquiry must be repeated many times in order to get accurate and reliable results.
True
False
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_________ means to study of look at an object using you 5 senses.
conclusion
inference
observation
prediction
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Life science is the study of...
all living things
geologist
photosynthesist
biochemist
15
Which of the following statements is an
inference
of this photo?
The boy has a shirt with stripes.
He is upset because he does not want to eat his veggies.
His hand is on his cheek.
The boy has brown hair.
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At this step in the scientific method, it is good to account for any errors.
analyze data
prediction
conclusion
background research
