Scientific Method Terminology

verb to stick to or follow closely; to act in accordance with

• It is important for all employees to adhere to the company's dress code policy.
• Hey, remember to adhere to the rules when you're at the party tonight.
• You better adhere to the plan if you want this to work out.
• In order to succeed, one must adhere to their principles and values.

adverb Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide more information about when, how, where, or to what extent something happens. 'Always' is an adverb that indicates something happens at all times or on every occasion.

• It is always important to double-check your work for accuracy.
• I always make sure to grab a coffee on my way to work.
• I always hit up that new burger joint for lunch.
• She always carries a heavy burden on her shoulders.

noun the act of carrying out a task or action

verb to complete or fulfill a task or action

• The research team will carry out a series of experiments to test their hypothesis.
• I need to carry out some errands before we can leave for the party.
• Let's carry out this plan and see where it takes us.
• She always tries to carry out her responsibilities with grace and diligence.

adjective expressing or implying contradiction; inconsistent; logically opposite

• The witness gave contradictory statements during the trial, causing confusion among the jury.
• She always says one thing and does another, it's so contradictory.
• I can't keep up with his contradictory behavior, it's so annoying.
• The painting's use of contradictory colors created a sense of chaos and imbalance.

noun A contrast is a striking difference between two things.

preposition With is used to indicate the object of comparison in this context.

• The data from last quarter's sales contrast with the projections we had made.
• His outgoing personality contrasts with her shy demeanor.
• Their new album really contrasts with their old stuff.
• The vibrant colors of the painting contrast with the dullness of the room.

verb to prove (a statement, theory, or belief) to be incorrect or false

• The scientist conducted a series of experiments to disprove the theory.
• She tried to disprove his claim but couldn't find any evidence to support her argument.
• I bet you can't disprove that crazy conspiracy theory floating around.
• No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't disprove the rumors about his past.

adjective relating to, based on, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic

• The researchers conducted an empirical study to gather data on the effectiveness of the new drug.
• She based her argument on empirical evidence from various sources.
• I don't need proof, I just know it works from my own empirical research.
• His decision was not based on empirical evidence, but rather on gut feeling.

adjective relating to or constituting evidence

• The evidential support for the theory was presented in the research paper.
• There's a lot of evidential proof that she was at the party.
• I've got mad evidential skills when it comes to catching my siblings in a lie.
• The evidential weight of his words was enough to convince the jury of his innocence.

noun a scientific test or procedure carried out under controlled conditions to discover, demonstrate, or validate a hypothesis

adjective relating to or based on experience or observation rather than theory or pure logic

• The researchers conducted an experimental study to test their hypothesis.
• We tried out an experimental recipe for dinner last night.
• I'm always down to try some experimental music.
• His decision to quit his job and travel the world was quite experimental.

noun the act of conducting tests or trials in order to discover something new or to test a hypothesis

• The scientists conducted a series of controlled experimentation to test their hypothesis.
• We're going to try out some different things and see what works best through experimentation.
• Let's play around and do some experimentation to see what happens.
• Life is like a constant experimentation, trying new things to see what brings us closer to our goals.

noun the act of falsifying or making false; a false statement or document

• The scientist was accused of falsification of data in his research study.
• She got caught in falsification of her report and had to redo it.
• He's always trying to pull a fast one with his falsifications.
• The artist's painting was a beautiful falsification of reality.

verb to be valid or sound; to stand up to scrutiny or criticism

• The scientific evidence presented by the researcher seems to hold water.
• I'm not sure if his excuse will hold water with the boss.
• I don't think his story really holds water.
• The argument made by the politician doesn't really hold water.

noun a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation

• The researcher proposed a hypothesis to test the relationship between variables.
• I have a theory about what happened, wanna hear my hypothesis?
• I've got a hunch that my hypothesis is gonna be proven right.
• Sometimes, our assumptions act as a hypothesis for how things will turn out.

verb to form a hypothesis; to propose a theory or explanation based on limited evidence

• Scientists hypothesize that the new drug will be effective in treating the disease.
• I'm just hypothesizing here, but I think she might be late because of traffic.
• I'm just guessing, but I hypothesize that we'll have a pop quiz tomorrow.
• She hypothesized that if she worked hard enough, she could achieve her dreams.

adjective relating to or involving induction; characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances

• The scientist used inductive reasoning to draw conclusions based on observed patterns.
• She made an educated guess using inductive reasoning.
• He connected the dots inductively to figure out the answer.
• The detective used inductive logic to piece together the clues and solve the case.

• The conclusion can be inferred from the data provided in the report.
• I inferred from his tone that he was not happy with the situation.
• I totally inferred that she was into him based on how she was looking at him.
• The artist's message can be inferred through the use of symbolism in the painting.

noun a particular procedure or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan

adjective relating to or characteristic of a particular procedure or way of doing something

• The scientific method is a systematic way to conduct experiments and gather data.
• I found a new method for organizing my closet that works really well.
• I'll show you my secret method for getting perfect beach waves.
• She has a unique method for dealing with difficult situations.

adjective characterized by method or orderliness

• The scientist approached the research project in a methodical manner, carefully documenting each step.
• She always organizes her tasks in a methodical way to ensure nothing is overlooked.
• He's a bit of a neat freak, always cleaning his room in a methodical fashion.
• The chess player's methodical strategy led to a checkmate in just a few moves.

noun the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality

• Maintaining neutrality in international conflicts is crucial for diplomacy.
• It's best to stay neutral when your friends are arguing to avoid taking sides.
• I try to keep things neutral when my parents ask about my weekend plans.
• The artist's use of neutral colors created a sense of calm and neutrality in the painting.

noun the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information

adjective relating to or based on observation

• The scientist made a detailed observation of the specimen under the microscope.
• I noticed something interesting while making an observation in the park.
• I was just checking things out and made an observation about the situation.
• Her keen observation skills allowed her to see through people's facades.

noun the act of proving a statement or theory to be false or incorrect

• The scientist presented a well-researched refutation of the theory proposed by his colleague.
• She totally shut down his argument with a solid refutation.
• He straight up debunked that with a killer refutation.
• Her words were like a sharp sword, cutting through his argument with precision and refutation.

verb to prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false

• The scientist presented evidence to refute the theory proposed by his colleague.
• I tried to refute his argument, but he wouldn't listen to reason.
• I totally shut down his point with facts to refute it.
• She used her success to refute the doubters and prove them wrong.

adjective describes something related to or based on science or the scientific method

• The scientific community is conducting research to find a cure for the disease.
• I love watching those scientific documentaries on TV.
• That experiment was totally sciency!
• Her approach to problem-solving is very scientific, always logical and methodical.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• The new medication has been thoroughly tested for safety and efficacy.
• I heard that the new video game was tested by a group of gamers before its release.
• My friend tested out the new restaurant in town and said it was amazing.
• She tested the waters before making a decision on whether to pursue a career change.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unrefuted' describes something that has not been proven wrong or disputed.

• The scientist presented an unrefuted theory that challenged existing beliefs.
• No one has been able to disprove his argument, it's unrefuted.
• His claim remains unrefuted, no one has been able to prove him wrong.
• Her reputation for honesty is unrefuted, no one has ever questioned her integrity.

adjective describing something that is not based on scientific principles or methods

• The researcher's methodology was deemed unscientific by the peer review committee.
• That study seems pretty unscientific to me.
• I don't trust that unscientific nonsense.
• His arguments were so unscientific, they crumbled under scrutiny.

noun one - the number 1

verb doesn't - contraction of does not

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• It is important to remember that one swallow doesn’t make a summer when analyzing market trends.
• Just because you aced one test doesn't mean you can slack off for the rest of the semester. One swallow doesn’t make a summer, you know?
• Don't get too excited about winning one game. Remember, one swallow doesn’t make a summer.
• Just because you had a good day today doesn't mean everything will be perfect from now on. Remember, one swallow doesn’t make a summer.

noun A person who draws conclusions based on evidence or reasoning

• The conclusionist in the research team was responsible for analyzing all the data and drawing final conclusions.
• My friend likes to call himself a conclusionist because he always has a strong opinion on everything.
• I don't trust that conclusionist, he always jumps to conclusions without considering all the facts.
• She was a conclusionist in matters of the heart, always quick to decide if someone was worth her time or not.

noun a system of theories, assumptions, and methods erroneously regarded as scientific

adjective relating to or characterized by pseudoscience

• The study of astrology is often dismissed as pseudoscience by the scientific community.
• Some people believe in pseudoscience like crystal healing or aura reading.
• Don't fall for that pseudoscience mumbo jumbo, it's all a scam.
• His theory about aliens controlling the government is pure pseudoscience.