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Review for test

Review for test. Observation Prediction Inference Modeling Measuring Interpreting Graphs Extrapolation, Interpolation. Review for Test. What is an observation? using your senses to record something quantitative or qualitative about it What are your five senses?. Review for Test.

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Review for test

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  1. Review for test • Observation • Prediction • Inference • Modeling • Measuring • Interpreting Graphs • Extrapolation, Interpolation

  2. Review for Test What is an observation? • using your senses to record something quantitative or qualitative about it • What are your five senses?

  3. Review for Test What is an inference? • a reasonable explanation or interpretation of your observation • Observation + prior knowledge = inference

  4. Review for Test What is a Prediction? • an inference or an explanation for a FUTURE event Are all predictions right? • What is the difference between a prediction and a guess?

  5. Review for Test Why do scientists use models? • Represent something visually for communication of idea What two types of models are their? • 2-d or 3-d. What does “d” mean When a model is exactly like the original ONLY smaller --What is that called? • Drawn to scale

  6. Review for Test - EXAMPLES What is the difference between an observation and an inference • You hear a babbling brook? (O or I) • You hear noise for two minutes? • In two days it will snow? • The temperature tomorrow will be freezing?

  7. Review for Test - EXAMPLES Observations are either objective or have bias: What is the difference? • REMINDER: Keep your opinion out of it Where do observations come from? • THE FIVE SENSES

  8. Review for Test - EXAMPLES • 7 MULTIPLE CHOICE • Predictions are reasonable or unreasonable • Predication: What do you do if they are false? • What does DATA mean? • General Lab Safety: Common Sense • Questions on Mass, Weight, Volume

  9. Review for Test - EXAMPLES • MODELING QUESTION • Interpret a Model • ONLY HINT: Review your vocabulary from that lesson!

  10. Review for Test - EXAMPLES Graphing Questions: • Interpolation and Extrapolation • Graphs will be prepared for you • What does SPF mean in sun tan lotion?

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