Scientific Method Vocabulary

A method of investigation used to identify, explore, and solve problems is called the _________.

• Scientific Method

• Trial and Error

• Hypothesis Testing

• Random Sampling

Fill in the blank: A question to be considered, solved, or answered is known as a _________.

• Problem

• Solution

• Answer

• Query

Fill in the blank: A statement that predicts the outcome of an experiment is called a _________.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Observation

• Conclusion

Fill in the blank: An act of gathering information using one or more senses is called an _________.

• Observation

• Inference

• Assumption

• Guess

Fill in the blank: A logical explanation for an observation is known as an _________.

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Assumption

• Conclusion

Fill in the blank: Collecting information or studying about a particular subject is called _________.

• Research

• Experimentation

• Observation

• Analysis

Fill in the blank: Detailed step-by-step instructions used to conduct an experiment are called a _________.

• Procedure

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Observation

Fill in the blank: A test that is performed to prove or disprove a hypothesis is called an _________.

• Experiment

• Observation

• Theory

• Analysis

Fill in the blank: A careful study of something in order to understand it or explain it is called an _________.

• Analysis

• Examination

• Inspection

• Review

Fill in the blank: _______ is a list of supplies and equipment used during an experiment.

• Materials

• Procedures

• Hypothesis

• Observations