Question

listed in the item bank are key terms and expressions, each of which is associated with one of the columns. some terms may display additional information when you click on them. drag and drop each item into the correct column. order does not matter. mikey has two black cats. when they had a litter of kittens, all of the kittens were black as well. sort the statements about this situation below according to whether they are inferences, predictions, or observations. prediction inference observation the adult cats are both black. if two white cats have kittens, they will be white. the kittens are black because the parents are black.

Explanation:

Observations are statements based on direct perception. "The adult cats are both black" is an observation as it is a stated fact about what is seen. Predictions are statements about what will happen in the future. "If two white cats have kittens, they will be white" is a prediction since it is about a future - yet - to - happen event. Inferences are conclusions drawn from evidence. "The kittens are black because the parents are black" is an inference as it is a conclusion based on the observed fact of the parents' and kittens' colors.

Answer:

Prediction: If two white cats have kittens, they will be white.
Inference: The kittens are black because the parents are black.
Observation: The adult cats are both black.