Question

What is the connection between scientific observations and scientific inferences? (1 point)
• Scientific observations lead to incorrect scientific inferences.
• Scientific inferences cause correct scientific observations.
• Scientific observations are the same as scientific inferences.
• Scientific inferences are made using scientific observations.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The correct statement is: **Scientific inferences are made using scientific observations.**

Scientific observations involve gathering empirical data through direct measurement or experimentation, while scientific inferences involve drawing conclusions or making interpretations based on those observations.