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Observation Inference

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When scientists infer__________.

A they retest their hypothesis

B they rewrite their experimental questions

C they draw conclusions, interpret, and explain their observations

D none of the above

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When scientists use prediction, they try to forecast future events based on observations of past events.

A No, scientists don't use the past to predict the future.

B Yes, predicting is based on numerous observations of events and this information is used to forecast future similar events.

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Interpolating data means to ______.

A make predictions within a given range of observation data

B make predictions outside of a given range of observation data

C make predications about observation data

D make predictions without observation data

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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?

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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?

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Scientists cannot make inferences about data that is received indirectly.

A True

B False

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When scientists extrapolate data, they ______.

Amake general observations about events and objects

B make predictions outside of a given range of observation data

C make predictions without observation data

D make predictions inside a given range of observation data

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Explain how observations are different from inferences.