What is the definition of an INFERENCE?

Prediction of opinion based on an observation

Which of the following is an example of a QUANTitative observation?

There are 10 students hugging Mrs. Kaplan.

What is the definition of an OBSERVATION?

Obtaining information from using your five senses.

Which statement is an INFERENCE?

I am guessing he was trying to impress Ms. DeAngelis!

Which statement below is a CORRECT hypothesis?

If I take a shower daily, then I will not smell.

Which statement is the OBSERVATION?

I saw a student run out of the classroom in tears.

Which of the following is an example of a QUALitative observation?

I heard Mrs. Ferron screaming, "I love Justin Bieber!"

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Scientific Method Review- Grade 6

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A review of the Scientific Method in preparation for the summative.

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1
What is the definition of an INFERENCE?
An observation based on data, numbers, etc.
Obtaining information from using your five senses.
A summary based on evidence or facts
Prediction of opinion based on an observation
2
Which of the following is an example of a QUANTitative observation?
There are 10 students hugging Mrs. Kaplan.
I see a beautiful peacock in the field.
The kitchen smells like apples.
I feel the bumpy skin on the raw chicken.
3
Looking at the line graph above, what is the speed of the car at point B?
2 m/s
10 m/s
6 m/s
16 m/s
4
What is the definition of an OBSERVATION?
Obtaining information from using your five senses.
An observation based on data, numbers, etc.
Prediction of opinion based on an observation
A summary based on evidence or facts
5
Which statement is an INFERENCE?
The gym teacher was wearing a suit instead of jogging pants.
I am guessing he was trying to impress Ms. DeAngelis!
6
What happens to the speed of the Hot Wheels car from point B to point C?
The speed decreases
The speed stays constant
The speed increases
7
Which data statement below is most useful in a scientific experiment? (accurate and specific)
a lot of gravel
126 pounds of moist, dark soil
a truck load of dirt
8
Which statement below is a CORRECT hypothesis?
I should eat more fruit, so I can be healthier.
I think red is the most common color in a bag of skittles.
If I take a shower daily, then I will not smell.
The cow left the barn yesterday.
9
Which statement is the OBSERVATION?
I think they were upset.
I saw a student run out of the classroom in tears.
10
Which of the following is an example of a QUALitative observation?
I heard Mrs. Ferron screaming, "I love Justin Bieber!"
I saw 5 kids running down the street with their lunch box.
I have three purple pencils in my pencil pouch.
The tape measure reads 13 inches.
11
Which step do you make a STATEMENT predicting the outcome of the experiment?
Problem
Hypothesis
Research
Conclusion

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