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GCSE Combined Science · key term
An interpretation reached by reasoning from observations or other evidence.
Used by OCR
Specification WS1.3e · Biology Paper 1, Biology Paper 2, Chemistry Paper 1, Chemistry Paper 2, Physics Paper 1, Physics Paper 2
Revise: Data InterpretationThere is an important difference between an observation and an inference. ‘The spring became longer when a larger force was applied’ describes an observation. ‘The extension depends on the applied force’ is an inference drawn from that observation.
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science
A conclusion reached by reasoning from observations or data, rather than something directly observed.
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In the light investigation, one investigator's first three readings were about 301–306 lux at 10 cm and about 186–190 lux at 40 cm. These numerical observations support the inference that light intensity decreases as distance increases. On a graph, the same relationship would appear as a downward trend.
