Question

What is the relationship between an observation and an inference?

A. An observation is fact, but an inference is only opinion.

B. An observation can be proven or disproven, but an inference cannot.

C. An inference is an attempted explanation based on observations.

D. An inference is based on fact, but an observation is based on experimentation.

Answer 1

Hey there! :D

In the Scientific Method, you make a hypothesis (or inference) based on observations or questions to make from the world around you. An observation is not a fact, nor is an inference an opinion.

The best answer is: "C" An inference is an attempted explanation based on observations.

I hope this helps!
~kaikers