Observations, Inferences, and Predictions
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SoulEater2112 on October 16, 2011
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Science vocab on observations inferences, and predictions.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Observation | using one or more of your senses to gather information about the world |
| Qualitative Observations | descriptions that do not use numbers |
| Quantitative Observations | descriptions that do include numbers and are often made using tools |
| Inference | an explanation or interpretation of an observation or statement that uses prior experiences, must be reasonable |
| Prediction | making a guess about a future event based on current evidence or past experiences |
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