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Methods Used by Scientists

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Inferences and observations in science

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Methods Used by Scientists

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Inferences

A conclusion or explanation based on prior knowledge

An assumption Indirect data Derived by reasoning

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Observation

The act or power of noticing Detection of something What you actually sense in

your experiment. 5 senses Recorded events Direct data

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Quantitative Observations

Numerical data Measurements Calculations Graphs

Numerical data must have units!

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Qualitative Observations

Non-numerical data Words Diagrams Pictures/video Colors Odors Sounds