Scientific Method Vocabulary
Match each word in the word bank to the given definitions
below.
hypothesis
research
question
material
experiment
purpose
prediction
result/conclusion
data
➢ A possible answer to a question that can be tested to see if it is
correct ___________
➢ The problem you want to solve in an experiment ___________
➢ The reason for the experiment ___________
➢ The facts you find in reference source that support your data in
an experiment ___________
➢ The items needed to complete the experiment ___________
➢ The results of the experiment in a chart, graph, or other visual
form ___________
➢ The explanation of whether the experiment worked or not
___________
➢ A test done to see if a hypothesis is correct or not.
___________
➢ A forecast of future event ___________
➢ Anything learned from an experiment using the 5 senses.
___________
➢ Using prior knowledge that could explain the outcome of an
experiment ___________