Froggy Jumps Predictions vs. Inferences QuizOnline version Tell predictions from inferences quickly. by Marla Barrios 1 Is a forecast about what will happen next is an inference or a prediction? a Prediction b Inference c Assumption 2 If a reader concludes a character stole the item based on clues, is that a prediction or an inference? a Prediction b Hypothesis c Inference 3 A scientist projects future climate trends using data. Prediction or inference? a Prediction b Inference c Observation 4 Drawing a conclusion about a text’s theme from details is an inference or prediction? a Inference b Prediction c Experiment 5 Saying the team will win based on current form is a prediction or inference? a Reasoning b Prediction c Inference 6 If you infer a character is sad from their drooped shoulders, is that a prediction or inference? a Hypothesis b Inference c Prediction 7 A weather report stating rain is likely tomorrow is a prediction or inference? a Observation b Prediction c Inference 8 Concluding a policy will fail because previous attempts failed is an inference or prediction? a Inference b Prediction c Experiment 9 A detective predicts the culprit based on fingerprints is an inference or prediction? a Prediction b Speculation c Inference 10 Projecting future sales using trends without new data is a prediction or inference? a Prediction b Inference c Observation
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