Question

match the following components of the scientific method to their definitions.

1. b result
2. e hypothesis
3. d conclusion
4. a problem
5. c procedure

use the letter to the right to match the words on the left.

1. control
2. conclusion
3. hypothesis
4. experiment
5. variable
6. data
7. theory

Explanation:

1. Control: A set of observations used as a reference and compared to experimental observations to show that the result is due to the experimental treatment. So control matches with f).
2. Conclusion: A decision based on the data from an experiment. So conclusion matches with d).
3. Hypothesis: An idea about the system being examined. So hypothesis matches with b).
4. Experiment: Using a set of observations to test a hypothesis. So experiment matches with a).
5. Variable: Name for the type of thing measured that may vary in an experiment. So variable matches with g).
6. Data: The numerical values recorded during an experiment or observation. So data matches with c).
7. Theory: A well - supported set of observations and explanations of natural events. So theory matches with e).

Answer:

1. f
2. d
3. b
4. a
5. g
6. c
7. e