Question

question 11 of 25
how are observations and inferences related?
a. both observations and inferences must be made before asking scientific questions.
b. inferences are needed in order to make observations.
c. observations are used to answer scientific questions, and inferences are used to answer nonscientific questions.
d. observations are needed, along with reasoning, to make inferences.

Explanation:

Observations are the act of gathering information through the senses. Inferences are conclusions drawn from those observations using reasoning. One needs observations as evidence and then applies reasoning to make inferences.

Answer:

D. Observations are needed, along with reasoning, to make inferences.