Ready to Launch!
This self-learning package will introduce you to the concept of prediction and how it
can be done based on patterns of evidence. This will enable you to demonstrate the skill of
predicting events which will help you meet the basic human needs and improve living stand-
ards.
The scientist applies his present knowledge to predict the outcome of an experi-
ment. Prediction is a statement of the expected results of the experiment based on the hy-
pothesis. The prediction is often an "if/then statement." For example: If increasing fertilizer
increases the number of beans, then coffee bean plants treated with more fertilizer will have
more beans.
Predictions provide a reference point for the scientist. If predictions are confirmed, the scien-
tist has supported the hypothesis. If the predictions are not supported, the hypothesis is falsi-
fied. Either way, the scientist has increased knowledge of the process being studied.
Aim at the Target!
This section will give you an idea of the skills or competencies you are expected to
learn .
This self-learning package generally aims to:
Make predictions based on evidence (SSP_RS7-SPS1-f-7)
SELF-LEARNING PACKAGE IN
RESEARCH 7 Try This!
This part includes an activity that aims to check what you already know about the les-
son to take.
(See next page for the activity)
EVIDENCE-BASED PREDICTION Direction: Read carefully the scenario. Create predictions and support them with
evidence.
Learning Competency:
Make predictions based on evidence (SSP_RS7-
SPS1-f-7)
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Writer: Mona Liza M. Magallanes
Keep This in Mind!
In this portion, a new lesson will be introduced to you in various ways such as an ac-
tivity, a situation, PowerPoint presentations and videos.
Activity
Watch a video about Making Predictions. Copy the link below. Enjoy!!
https://bit.ly/IdentifyPossibleOutcomes
The scientist applies his/her present knowledge to predict the effect of the independ-
ent variable or the dependent variable. The prediction is a statement of the expected results
of the experiment based on the hypothesis. The prediction is often an "if/
then statement."
For example: If increasing fertilizer increases the number of beans, then coffee bean
plants treated with more fertilizer will have more beans.
Predictions provide a reference point for the scientist. If predictions are confirmed,
the scientist has supported the hypothesis. If the predictions are not supported, the hypoth-
esis is falsified. Either way, the scientist has increased knowledge of the process being stud-
ied. For example, according to the above prediction, you would expect this graph:
(Photo credits: http://www2.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/irp/pred.htm )
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Keep This in Mind! Keep This in Mind!
However, the actual data may produce this graph: Analysis
Predict and Win it!
Direction: Having understood the concepts in the video, let us put your new learnings into
the test. Make a prediction for the following situation and then perform an actual experiment
to find out what actually happens.
Question What will happen What actually happens
What do you think will happen
if you add eggshells to vinegar?
What do you think will happen
if you put a drop of food color-
(Photo credits: http://www2.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/irp/pred.htm )
ing into a beaker with cold wa-
The scientist has learned that the prediction (greater applications of fertilizer caused ter.
an increased number of beans) is true only up to a point. The scientist may now wish to
identify this point specifically, i.e., find the optimum amount of fertilizer to apply. The scien- Abstraction and Generalization
tist may also want to extend the research to a new direction and find out why higher ferti-
lizer applications actually cease having an effect on the number of beans produced. Now that you have learned about making predictions based on evidence, this is now
the time for you to solidify your understanding and skill of the topic through the ideas stated
Here are some steps to think about to make a dependable prediction: below.
1. Collect data using your senses, remember you use your senses to make observations. Þ Prediction is a guess of what might happen in the future which can be made even without
2. Search for patterns of behavior and or characteristics. evidence.
3. Develop statements about you think future observations will be. Þ Predictions provide a reference point for the scientist. If predictions are confirmed, the
4. Test the prediction and observe what happens. scientist has supported the hypothesis. If the predictions are not supported, the hypothesis is
falsified. Either way, the scientist has increased knowledge of the process being studied.
Watch another video about the comparison of making inferences and predictions.
Don’t be confused. Have fun! Application
This section provides an activity that will help you transfer your new knowledge or skill in
real-life situations or concerns.
On the link found on the next page, is the current data on the number of infected cases of
COVID-19 patients. Click to view the data. What will be the possible data of the number of
infected cases of COVID-19 after three months? Write at least three (3) predictions on the
space provided below.
Link: https://bit.ly/PredictVideo1
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Reinforcement & Enrichment
It’s fun making predictions based on evidence after learning how to do it. Let's re-
lax a bit for now! Enjoy this fun and awesome activity!
Direction: Predict what will happen next based on the conditions given. Justify your
answers. Enjoy!
Link: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/philippines/
Reflect
This section will help you to think carefully and what the idea means for you and
your ongoing progress as a learner.
The Philippines is rich in activities and beliefs. Palm reading, card reading, and “bolang crys-
tal” reading are the most popular to us. Are these future telling activities reliable? Reflect on
this.
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Assess Your Learning
References & Photo Credits
This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of mastery in achieving the learning competency .
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https://www.education.com/download/lesson-plan/making-predictions-lesson/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqUOP5R-
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