Question

In her laboratory journal, a microbiologist enters the following information: “Some mold growth was seen on the agar plate that was streaked with bacteria three days ago. Bacterial colonies were observed on the plate, but the area surrounding the mold did not show any bacteria.” Which of the following describes the microbiologist’s journal entry?

Answer 1

I believe it would be an observation
Observation in scientific process refers to gathering facts and information. In this particular context, we could see that the microbiologist is simply stating what he/she saw on the mold on the agar plate. The microbiologist simply writing down all the facts without making any explanation or assumption.