What term refers to the data gathered during an experiment, including measurements and observations?

• A. Findings
• B. Results
• C. Observations
• D. Data

Answer: (D)

Data are the raw information you collect during an experiment. This includes measurements such as temperature, mass, or time, plus observations like color, texture, or behavior. Data serve as the actual pieces of information gathered before any analysis or interpretation. Observations are part of data, describing what you notice, while findings are the conclusions you draw from analyzing the data, and results are the outcomes reported after the experiment. Because it covers all the gathered information—both measurements and observations—the term that fits best is data.