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the process of using one or more of your senses to gather information
observing
the process of grouping together items that are alike in some way
classifying
an observation that deals with a number or amount
quantitative observation
the process of creating representations complex objects or processes
making models
an observation that deals with characteristics
qualitative observation
a way of learning about the natural world through observations and logical reasoning; leads to a body of knowledge
science
the process of making an inference, an interpretation based on observations
inferring
an attitude of doubt
skepticism
the process of forecasting what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence
predicting
the ongoing process of discovering in science; the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence they gather
scientific inquiry