1. Process Skills – Predicting Notes
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2. Process Skills – Predicting Notes
Predictions
Forecasting future events based on the belief that cause and effect relationships exist in the natural world
We use our past experiences and available data to make predictions

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Purpose
Scientists make predictions to help make sense of the world around them and to understand cause and effect relationships

4. Process Skills – Predicting Notes
Things to remember
A prediction will not always turn out to be true
A prediction is not a ‘guess’, we use information we already have to help in determining the outcome
New data and observations may cause a scientist to change their prediction
Predictions usually lead to testing and further investigations

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Example
After testing 5 wood samples, Ben noted that they all floated in water. Based on this pattern, he predicted that his last wood sample would also float.

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Practice: Based on your performance in school for the last three years:
Predict how many days of school you might miss this year.
Predict your final grade in each of your core classes.