1. Why are inferences a vital part of the scientific process? They are foundations for hypotheses.
They are the data that supports a claim.
They are the facts and patterns that are studied.
They are conclusions based on facts.

2.Which option best describes a scientific consensus?
a general agreement among many scientists that is supported by evidence and reasoning
a general agreement among a few scientists that is supported by experimentation and investigation
an observation made by a scientist that is supported by evidence and reasoning
an observation made by a scientist that is supported by experimentation and investigation