Scientists Observe

When observing
things, you can use
one or more of your
five senses sight,
hearing, smell,
touch and taste - to
help you collect
information about
your surroundings.
Scientists Infer






When you suggest a
possible explanation
for an observation,
you are making an
inference.
Scientists Measure






When exact
information about
an observation is
needed,
measurement can
be taken.
Scientists Predict




If you make a statement about what you think may
happen in the future, then you are making a prediction.
Predictions are usually based on past observations and
experiences.
Scientists Classify






Classification
involves grouping
things that have
similar features.
Scientists Hypothesise






Based on
information they
already know,
scientists try to
think of reasons
that explain why
something
happens. A
hypothesis is an
Scientists Make
Models





Models are used
by scientists to
represent real
objects or
events. Scale
models can be
used to test
whether
structures are
stable. Models
can also be in
the form of

Scientists Analyse





After scientists
have collected
their data or are
presented with an
unfamiliar
situation, they need
to analyse it by
looking for patterns
or trends.

Scientists work with others


Sharing ideas and data with others allows
scientists to get a better idea of what something
is, how something works or to discover patterns in