Observations/ Inferences and Opinions/ Facts Science Review

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9 questions

1

Which of the following is defined as "an interpretation" that is reasonable and based on an observation?

hypothesis

fact

inference

conclusion

Scientific research is based on testable observations. Why is it that scientists do not describe their conclusions as a definite fact?

Scientific research is not always based on more than one opinion.

Scientific data must be based on repeated observations of one scienitist.

New evidence may become available as scientists collect data.

There is no way to know if all the details of the experiment were recorded.

Joey needs to conduct an analysis of the quality of water samples collected from different farms in his city. He wants to be sure that his notes are as precise and clear as possible. Why is this necessary?

The notes will help to explain why he conducted his investigation.

The notes will prove that Joey followed the scientific processes.

The notes can help record Joey's new knowledge about water.

The notes are evidence of his observations and support his conclusion.

What is the relationship between an inference and an observation?

What is the difference between an inference and an observation?

Barbara stated to her brother that black cars are more beautiful than any other colored car. Which of the following best describes Barbara's statement?

fact

inference 

observation

opinion

A research facility was very close to publishing their findings for a vaccine that would cure a rare disease. Which of these is most necessary for the facility's scientific data to be accepted as valid?

The data should support the team's predictions.

The data should be placed in a chart(s).

The data should be based on the scientific opnion.

The data should be based on the many observations made.

Which of the following is true about observations? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Observations are gathered using the 5 senses.

Observations are descriptive and factual.

Observations must be recorded and valid.

Explain the differences between opinions and facts.

Which of the following is defined as "an interpretation" that is reasonable and based on an observation?

hypothesis

fact

inference

conclusion

Scientific research is based on testable observations. Why is it that scientists do not describe their conclusions as a definite fact?

Scientific research is not always based on more than one opinion.

Scientific data must be based on repeated observations of one scienitist.

New evidence may become available as scientists collect data.

There is no way to know if all the details of the experiment were recorded.

Joey needs to conduct an analysis of the quality of water samples collected from different farms in his city. He wants to be sure that his notes are as precise and clear as possible. Why is this necessary?

The notes will help to explain why he conducted his investigation.

The notes will prove that Joey followed the scientific processes.

The notes can help record Joey's new knowledge about water.

The notes are evidence of his observations and support his conclusion.

Barbara stated to her brother that black cars are more beautiful than any other colored car. Which of the following best describes Barbara's statement?

fact

inference 

observation

opinion

A research facility was very close to publishing their findings for a vaccine that would cure a rare disease. Which of these is most necessary for the facility's scientific data to be accepted as valid?

The data should support the team's predictions.

The data should be placed in a chart(s).

The data should be based on the scientific opnion.

The data should be based on the many observations made.

Which of the following is true about observations? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Observations are gathered using the 5 senses.

Observations are descriptive and factual.

Observations must be recorded and valid.