The Nature of Science Review

An _____________ uses the five sense to describe something in detail.  It uses no judgement.

• observation
• inference

An _____________ uses includes thought, reactions, assumptions, and logical explanations.

• observation
• inference

This spider has 8 legs.  Observation or inference?

• observation
• inference

This spider is poisonous.  Observation or inference?

• observation
• inference

This shows two sets of tracks crossing.  Observation or inference?

• observation
• inference

A predator hunted down its prey and ate it.  They left these tracks behind. Observation or inference?

• observation
• inference

This couple was just married.  Observation or inference?

• observation
• inference

There is a woman is in a white dress and a man in a black suit. Observation or inference?

• observation
• inference

This rock was smoothed by erosion and weathering. Observation or inference?

• observation
• inference

This rock is gray and has smooth rounded edges. Observation or inference?

• observation
• inference