EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

EARTH SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement made during a weather report is most likely an inference?
A
The record low temperature for this date was set in 1957.
B
The high temperature for the day was recorded at 2 PM.
C
Hot and humid conditions will continue all week.
D
The current barometric pressure is 29.97 inches
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Observation: something noticed or perceived through your senses, such as: seeing, hearing, or touching something directly. “I hear thunder” is an observation. Inference: a conclusion that is developed through evidence, reasoning, or past observations. “Because I hear thunder, it will rain” is an inference.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which statement best distinguishes an observation from an inference? An inference is likely to change based on additional observations.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is the difference between an observation and an inference? An observation is a direct method of gathering information, while an inference is combining your observations and you already know to draw conclusions.

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