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Scientific observation is the collection of scientific evidence. It is the act of noting certain aspects of something through scientific study. So one might, for example, observe that the Sun appears to travel across the sky.

Inference is the act of taking some known evidence and then reasoning a further fact from it. Inference can be based on evidence collected through observation or it can be based on pure reason alone. So, for example, we might infer from our observation that the Sun appears to travel across the sky that this means the Earth is rotating on its axis. An inference is not necessarily correct (it is in this example of course).

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How do you differentiate observation from inference?

observation is observation! :)inference is inference! :)Assuming you meant "Differentiate observation from inference ?" !....Observation is the act of being able to physically see an object - inference is implying something is real without physical proof of its existence.Incidentally - why was this put into the category 'animal life' !


State why an observation can not be an inference?

state why an observation cannot be an inference


Why an observation can not be an inference?

state why an observation cannot be an inference


How does an observation about an object differ from an inference about that?

I think An observation about that inference is about that object.


Is the boy in the water a inference or observation?

inference


What is the difference between an inference and an observation?

Inference is a logical interpretation. Observation is using your senses.


What is the difference between an inference an observation?

Inference is a logical interpretation. Observation is using your senses.


When you rang the doorbell no one answered is this a observation or inference?

inference


What is observation inference?

no


What must be a fact an observation or an inference?

A observation


This statement is an observation or an inference The cat is ill?

It is an inference


Does an inference come before an observation?

An observation is something that can be seen with your own eyes, and an inference is something based on face. Therefore, an inference does not come before an observation, but rather after.