Flashcard- Observations, Inferences and Predictions

Front

The leaf is 5mm wide. Is this statement qualitative or quantitative?

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Quantitative

Front

The temperature of the room is decreasing by 4 degrees Celsius. Is this Qualitative or Quantitative?

Back

Quantitative

Front

The stove is red hot. Options: qualitative, quantitative

Back

qualitative

Front

This spider is poisonous.  Observation or inference?

Back

inference

Front

Information gathered using your 5 senses.

Back

Observation

Front

The cat is closing its eyes so it must be sleepy.

Back

inference

Front

The bell is ringing. What is this an example of? Options: inference, observation, prediction

Back

observation

Front

The cat is jumping from the counter top to the top of the fridge. What is this an example of?

Back

observation

Front

There are no leaves on the trees; it must be almost winter.

Back

inference

Front

The cat is going to eat a snack. What type of statement is this?

Back

Prediction