Modelling

In science, a model is a representation of an idea; a physical, conceptual or mathematical representation that is used to describe and explain phenomena that are too complex to be observed directly. Scientific models are used to explain and...

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Observation

Observation is something we often do instinctively. Observation helps us decide whether it’s safe to cross the road and helps us decide if our cake is ready to be taken out of the oven. Observation involves perception (using your senses to...

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Classification

The photographs submitted by our citizen scientists are observations. The image can describe a range of things about the location it depicts on the day it was taken, such as water conditions or the presence of coral, algae or fish. By...

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