Observation Inference
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8 questions
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When scientists infer__________.
When scientists infer__________.
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When scientists use prediction, they try to forecast future events based on observations of past events.
When scientists use prediction, they try to forecast future events based on observations of past events.
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Interpolating data means to ______.
Interpolating data means to ______.
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When you come home from school, you observe that your mother's favorite vase is broken on the floor. You also observe that your dog Fluffy is lying on the floor with a piece of the vase under his paw. What can you infer from this scene?
When you come home from school, you observe that your mother's favorite vase is broken on the floor. You also observe that your dog Fluffy is lying on the floor with a piece of the vase under his paw. What can you infer from this scene?
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Your best friend has a cat named Friendly. When you go to visit your friend, you attempt to pet their cat. However, every time you try to pet the cat, it hisses and runs away. Based on your observations, what do you predict will happen when you attempt to pet the cat after you have visited your friend ten more times?
Your best friend has a cat named Friendly. When you go to visit your friend, you attempt to pet their cat. However, every time you try to pet the cat, it hisses and runs away. Based on your observations, what do you predict will happen when you attempt to pet the cat after you have visited your friend ten more times?
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Scientists cannot make inferences about data that is received indirectly.
Scientists cannot make inferences about data that is received indirectly.
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When scientists extrapolate data, they ______.
When scientists extrapolate data, they ______.
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Explain how observations are different from inferences.
Explain how observations are different from inferences.