Scientific Method Vocabulary

Question 1

Flammable

Answer 1

The ability to catch fire

Question 2

Corrosive

Answer 2

Having the quality of corroding or eating away;erosive

Question 3

Measure

Answer 3

To Ascertain the extent,dimensions,quantity,capacity, etc., of, especially by comparison with a standard.

Question 4

Observation

Answer 4

An act or instance of viewing or noting a fact or occurrence for some scientific or other special purpose.

Question 5

Inferring

Answer 5

To draw a conclusion, as by reasoning.

Question 6

Classifying

Answer 6

To arrange or organize by classes; order according to class.

Question 7

Communicating

Answer 7

Making or having a direct connection from one room to another.

Question 8

Investigation

Answer 8

The act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated.

Question 9

Variable

Answer 9

Capable of being varied or changed; alterable.

Question 10

Experiment

Answer 10

The conducting of such operations; experimentation.

Question 11

Question

Answer 11

A problem for discussion or under discussion; a matter for investigation.

Question 12

Problem

Answer 12

A question proposed for discussion or solution.

Question 13

Hypothesis

Answer 13

A proposition assumed by a premise in an argument.

Question 14

Prediction

Answer 14

An instance of this; prophecy.

Question 15

Solution

Answer 15

The act of solving a problem.

Question 16

Conclusion

Answer 16

The end or close; final part.

Question 17

Control

Answer 17

To exercise restraint or direction over; dominate.

Question 18

Procedure

Answer 18

A particular course or mode of action.