Science Skills

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What is predicting?

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Making a statement about what will happen in the future.

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What is inferring?

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Drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is an observation?

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Information obtained through the senses.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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An observation that involves a number or measurement.

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What is a qualitative observation?

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An observation that describes qualities or characteristics without using numbers.

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What is the freezing temperature of water in degrees Fahrenheit?

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32 degrees F.

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What is the distance from home plate to first base in feet?

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90 feet.

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What is classifying?

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Grouping items based on shared characteristics.

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What is evaluating?

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Assessing or judging the value or quality of something.

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What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

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An observation is a direct statement based on sensory data, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from observations.