Question

An inference _______.

a. is a possible explanation for events using prior knowledge
b. explains if a hypothesis is or is not valid
c. is made independent of observation or prior knowledge
d. can be either qualitative or quantitative
User: A student conducts an experiment to determine how the amount of water given to a plant affects its growth.
Which of the following is not a control for this experiment?
a. the type of plant
b. the amount of soil
c. the amount of water
d. the amount of time ...

Answer 1

Answer: A. is a possible explanation for events using prior knowledge

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

1. a. is a possible explanation for events using prior knowledge

An inference is a possible explanation for events using prior knowledge, therefore, inference is an educated guess which can provide a logical reasoning to an object, phenomenon or circumstance.


2. d. the amount of time ...
Since the amount of time can't clearly be controlled but only observed the other factors which is water, soil and type of plant can be manipulated in the study.