EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -That’s what it means to observe during a scientific experiment. It means to notice what’s going on through your senses, but, more specifically, we can define observation as the act of knowing and recording something. This has to do with both the act of knowing what’s going on, and then recording what happened.

Detailed explanation-2: -Observation consists of receiving knowledge of the outside world through our senses, or recording information using scientific tools and instruments. Any data recorded during an experiment can be called an observation.

Detailed explanation-3: -A scientist looking at a chemical reaction in an experiment. A doctor watching a patient after administering an injection. An astronomer looking at the night sky and recording data regarding the movement and brightness of the objects he sees.

Detailed explanation-4: -Observations can be done simply by looking at and measuring a phenomenon. Observations can also be done by using advanced technology. Experiments must be well-designed. They must be done under controlled conditions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Definition. The skill of observing involves using all of the senses, as appropriate, to find out about the characteristics, properties and attributes of objects, places and events. Observations can be made directly with the senses or indirectly through the use of instruments that extend our capacity to observe.