Data
Data explained in an easy to understand way:
Imagine trying to decide which new restaurant to try for dinner. Just like you might ask friends for their recommendations, skim online reviews, or even walk by to see how busy it is, scientists gather data through observation to understand a phenomenon. In both cases, whether choosing a restaurant or conducting scientific research, you're collecting information by observing the environment and forming a conclusion based on that accumulated evidence.
Practice Version
Data: Information gathered through observation. Data. In Science, data is the evidence collected during experiments or studies to understand and explain the natural world.