Which statement below can be classified as an inference?

Crime is increasing due to lack of education.

Why are models important?

They make your work more scientific, They represent complex objects or processes

Which of the below are quantitative observations?

Sea temps rose to 35 C. 40 square km of coral were damaged.

How are predictions and inferences similar?

They both attempt to explain observations.

Classifying is important because

It helps makes information easier to understand

Why is observation considered the most important scientific process?

Without observations, questions aren't asked.

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Which statement below can be classified as an inference?
Bee populations are mysteriously declining.
Crime is increasing due to lack of education.
Eagles can have a five foot wingspan.
Coastlines will change drastically in the next decade.
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Why are models important?
They make your work more scientific
They represent complex objects or processes
They are cool to look at
They help you make observations
3
Which of the following are qualitative observations?
Five hundred species of fish live off Florida's coast.
It rained heavily all week.
There will not be a hurricane this season.
All birds migrate.
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Which of the below are quantitative observations?
Nearly 20 tons of raw sewage may have effected the damage.
Damselfish fed on the coral. Parrotfish fed on urchins.
Sea temps rose to 35 C. 40 square km of coral were damaged.
New laws will prevent further damage.
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A scientific investigation begins with a specific
Observation
Question
Hypothesis
Prediction
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How are predictions and inferences similar?
They are both the same as a hypothesis.
Both can be quantitative or qualitative.
One is about past events the other about future events.
They both attempt to explain observations.
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Classifying is important because
It helps you make inferences about the natural world
It is interesting to do
It helps makes information easier to understand
Everything can be classified
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"Why does this coral glow?" is an example of
A qualitative observation
A scientific question
An inference
A hypothesis
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In order for a investigation to be considered scientific, it must
be repeated at least three times
include quantitative observations
be testable
agree with current scientific theories
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Why is observation considered the most important scientific process?
The five senses are the most primal part of being human.
Only scientists make observations.
They are the most interesting part of scientific work.
Without observations, questions aren't asked.

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