What is the connection between scientific observations and scientific inferences? (1 point)

Question

• 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.

Answer 1

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.