What is a method?

• A. A system that forms a cohesive whole
• B. One way of doing something
• C. A type of exercise
• D. A set of guidelines for nutrition

Answer: (B)

A method is a specific way of doing something—a particular approach or procedure you follow to accomplish a task. That’s why the best choice describes a method as one way of doing something: it captures the idea of a concrete, repeatable process you apply to reach a result. A system is an organized whole made of parts working together, which is broader than a single approach. A type of exercise refers to physical activity, not a procedural way to perform a task. A set of guidelines for nutrition is advice about what to eat, not a procedural method. In short, a method is the step-by-step way you carry out a task—the specific approach you use.