| A | B |
| obsevation | perceiving of objects or natural events using senses |
| classification | developing an arrangement in classes or groups according to a system |
| communication | transferring of information using various means |
| measurement | finding the size, quanity or amount |
| predicting | forcasting what future observations might be |
| hypothesis | using back ground knowledge and ideas to form an educated guess |
| inference | interpreting or explaining of an observation |
| data collecting and organization | gathering and ordering information in an efficient manner |
| experiment | testing or investigating an hypothesisnunder controlled conditions; an investigation |
| conclusion / theory | forming a decision or opinion reached by critical thinking and strategic planning |