Data

Real World Example

Imagine you're trying to figure out why your houseplants are wilting. Just like you might observe the amount of sunlight, water, and temperature affecting your plants to determine what's wrong, scientists gather information through observation to understand natural phenomena. In both cases, careful observation allows you to collect data—like noting yellowing leaves or dry soil—to diagnose the plant's needs, similar to how scientists collect data to form hypotheses and draw conclusions.