[dufekin]

One need not use only the senses to collect observations; plenty of observations involve sophisticated, specially-designed equipment (e.g., thermometers, Aitken nucleus counters, radars, telescopes, infrared cameras). Data, however, are quantitative and usually voluminous, whereas observations may be qualitative.

Beliefs aren't necessarily religious, but may be political, social, cultural, or other strongly-held views, usually not scientific. Beliefs may influence the reasoning of the scientist.

[PatrickHenry]

One need not use only the senses to collect observations; plenty of observations involve sophisticated, specially-designed equipment

Those provide enhancements to our sense organs. An example is a telescope that gathers more light than our naked eyes can see. The result, which we sense (even if it's only a readout on an instrument's panel), is still regarded as sensory evidence.

Beliefs aren't necessarily religious, but may be political, social, cultural ...

Such are almost always based on sensory evidence. Thus they aren't "faith based" beliefs. They represent knowledge.