Question

a student examined a patch of mud and recorded several statements about footprints in the mud. which statement is most likely an inference? 1 there are five footprints in the mud. 2 the depth of the deepest footprint is 3 centimeters. 3 the footprints were made by a dog. 4 the footprints are orientated in an east - west direction. submit answer

Explanation:

An inference is a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning. Statements 1, 2, and 4 are observations. Statement 3 is a conclusion about what made the foot - prints, which is an inference.

Answer:

1. The footprints were made by a dog.