Worksheet: Scientific Method | Definition, Steps & Examples

Which of the following is NOT one of the six key steps of the scientific method?

• Observation

• Experiment

• Hypothesis

• Theory

A scientist is running a test of her hypothesis. Which step of the scientific method is she executing?

• Analysis

• Experiment

• Observation

• Conclusion

At what step in the scientific method does a scientist propose the problem that he or she wants to solve?

• Analysis

• Hypothesis

• Question

• Experiment

Which of these is a process that requires scientists to critique each other's work and decide whether it meets the standards of the scientific community?

• Question

• Experiment

• Peer review

• Conclusion

Which of the following is NOT true about science?

• Science journals usually require peer review.

• Scientists never compete with one another.

• Scientists often rely on their experience.

• Scientists often use creativity.