scientific method Crossword Puzzles

Scientific Method Review 2024-08-16

Scientific Method Review crossword puzzle
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  1. The consistency of a research study or test.
  2. A subset of a population representing the whole.
  3. The act of noting and recording something with instruments.
  4. A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, based on limited evidence.
  5. A tendency to favor certain outcomes or interpretations.
  6. Method: A systematic approach to research.
  7. Theory: A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.
  8. Variable: Another term for the independent variable.
  9. A representation of an object, system, or concept.
  10. Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.
  11. Variable: A variable kept constant to prevent its influence on the outcome.
  12. A statement about what will happen under specific conditions.
  13. A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world.
  14. Variable: The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment.
  15. A statement based on repeated observations describing an aspect of the world.
  16. Testing: The process of determining whether a hypothesis is supported by the results of an experiment.
  17. A substance with no therapeutic effect used as a control in testing new drugs.
  18. A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.
  19. Data: Information that describes qualities or characteristics.
  20. The extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure.
  21. A measure of the relationship between two variables.
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  1. Data: Information that can be measured and written down with numbers.
  2. Facts and statistics collected for reference or analysis.
  3. Law: A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspect of the world.
  4. A factor that remains fixed during an experiment while the independent and dependent variables change.
  5. Assignment: Assigning participants to groups by chance.
  6. A collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method.
  7. A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.
  8. Study: An experiment where neither participants nor researchers know who receives the treatment.
  9. Size: The number of subjects in a study.
  10. Hypothesis: A hypothesis stating there is no effect or difference.
  11. Group: The group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment.
  12. Evidence: Information acquired by observation or experimentation.
  13. A summary of the results of an experiment, stating whether the hypothesis was supported.
  14. Group: The group that receives the treatment.
  15. Effect: Improvement from the mere expectation of improvement.
  16. The process of reasoning from general principles to specific instances.
  17. Variable: The variable being tested and measured in an experiment.
  18. Repeating an experiment to ensure that the results are consistent.
  19. The process of examining data to draw conclusions.
  20. Observation: Observing subjects in their natural environment.
  21. Capable of being disproved by experimental results.
  22. Review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competencies.

43 Clues: Size: The number of subjects in a study. • Method: A systematic approach to research. • The consistency of a research study or test. • Group: The group that receives the treatment. • A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis. • A subset of a population representing the whole. • A representation of an object, system, or concept. • ...

Scientific Method Review 2019-10-30

Scientific Method Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Information collected from the experiment.
  2. The dependent variable is the one you __________.
  3. Summarize your findings with a _______________.
  4. The group that will test the independent variable.
  5. Where the independent variable is labelled on a graph.
  6. Measurement of how much particles are moving.
  7. A detailed plan for an experiment.
  8. Process that scientists use to better understand the world around them (no space).
  9. The change that occurs due to the independent variable. (no space)
  10. Tool to use to measure volume in liquid form. (no space)
  11. A method to display your results.
  12. The curve you measure the bottom of.
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  1. What variable do you alter or change?
  2. The first step in the Scientific Method.
  3. Tool to use to measure mass.
  4. After your observation you develop a ___________.
  5. The ______ group is left alone to compare results to.
  6. Located at the top of a graph.
  7. A possible explanation for an observation (Educated Guess)
  8. Measures the amount of matter in an object.

20 Clues: Tool to use to measure mass. • Located at the top of a graph. • A method to display your results. • A detailed plan for an experiment. • The curve you measure the bottom of. • What variable do you alter or change? • The first step in the Scientific Method. • Information collected from the experiment. • Measures the amount of matter in an object. • ...

Scientific Method etc. 2023-09-21

Scientific Method etc. crossword puzzle
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  1. many people in New England go an pick these in the fall
  2. you don't feel this way if the experiment doesn't support your hypothesis
  3. teacher on the 10th grade hall who always helps people
  4. did the song kiss me more with Doja Cat
  5. if-then statement that almost describes how you would try to answer a question
  6. when you say whether the hypothesis was supported or not
  7. first word of the title of an anime that Mr. Luis likes
  8. relationship where variables do the opposite thing (if one goes up, the other goes down)
  9. the study of life
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  1. kind of variable the scientist changes
  2. something a scientist notices and the first step of the scientific method
  3. Boston's hockey team
  4. part of this is taking your data and making tables and graphs with it
  5. color of tables in 224
  6. relationship where if one variable goes up the other does too
  7. the planet we see at night
  8. kind of variable that changes in response to something the scientist changes
  9. river in Boston
  10. if there is a fire alarm we turn this way when we leave the classroom
  11. they don't really tell fortunes

20 Clues: river in Boston • the study of life • Boston's hockey team • color of tables in 224 • the planet we see at night • they don't really tell fortunes • kind of variable the scientist changes • did the song kiss me more with Doja Cat • teacher on the 10th grade hall who always helps people • many people in New England go an pick these in the fall • ...

Scientific Method Unit 2025-02-25

Scientific Method Unit crossword puzzle
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  1. group on which the critical part in which the experiment is performed
  2. the factor that changes or varies as a result of the changes in the independent variable
  3. people or animals whom the study is conducted on
  4. factors that stereotypes experiment
  5. a group that represents a larger group
  6. process where the researchers fully explain the goal, aim, and purpose of the study
  7. Ethic in which the person being studied agreed to participate
  8. study where neither participants know to which group and subjects belong
  9. participant is aware of what can happen during an experiment
  10. research method that involves studying people face-to-face and asking questions
  11. provides background info that may shed light on present behavior
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  1. group that does not participate in the critical part of the experiment
  2. statement of the results that the experimented expects
  3. behavior studied is completely natural
  4. set or fixed beliefs we hold about a certain given group
  5. variable that influences or changes the independent and dependent variable
  6. research that takes place outside of the laboratory
  7. Information about subjects is to be kept to themselves and not to be shared
  8. medicine that has no active ingredients and works by the power of a suggestion
  9. the factor that the experimenter manipulates or changes in a study
  10. Person being tested on is anonymous
  11. method of research using questions on feelings, opinions, on behavior patterns

22 Clues: factors that stereotypes experiment • Person being tested on is anonymous • behavior studied is completely natural • a group that represents a larger group • people or animals whom the study is conducted on • research that takes place outside of the laboratory • statement of the results that the experimented expects • ...

Alice Ben Everly 2025-08-27

Alice Ben Everly crossword puzzle
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  1. second in the scientific method
  2. variable what you change is on purpose
  3. eighth in the scientific method
  4. first in the scientific method
  5. Data fifth in the scientific method
  6. sixth in the scientific method
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  1. variable response to independant
  2. third in the scientific method
  3. fourth in the scientific method
  4. seventh in the scientific method

10 Clues: third in the scientific method • first in the scientific method • sixth in the scientific method • second in the scientific method • eighth in the scientific method • fourth in the scientific method • variable response to independant • seventh in the scientific method • Data fifth in the scientific method • variable what you change is on purpose

Scientific Method 2018-01-31

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. data that can be shown with numbers
  2. the variable that is kept consistent
  3. a verifiable statement made about the relationships between two or more subjects
  4. the variable that is not affected by other variables
  5. a series of steps followed to answer a question
  6. the variable that responds to change
  7. a representation meant to portray information
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  1. a statement based on data from repeated experiments
  2. an experiment where only one variable is changed at a time
  3. a logical prediction of what you think will happen
  4. data that can be shown with words
  5. a simulation of treatment used to determine a psychological effect

12 Clues: data that can be shown with words • data that can be shown with numbers • the variable that is kept consistent • the variable that responds to change • a representation meant to portray information • a series of steps followed to answer a question • a logical prediction of what you think will happen • a statement based on data from repeated experiments • ...

Scientific Method 2018-01-31

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. data that can be shown with words
  2. the variable that is not affected by other variables
  3. a series of steps followed to answer a question
  4. a statement based on data from repeated experiments
  5. the variable that responds to change
  6. the variable that is kept consistent
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  1. data that can be shown with numbers
  2. a logical prediction of what you think will happen
  3. an experiment where only one variable is changed at a time
  4. a verifiable statement made about the relationships between two or more subjects
  5. a representation meant to portray information
  6. a simulation of treatment used to determine a psychological effect

12 Clues: data that can be shown with words • data that can be shown with numbers • the variable that responds to change • the variable that is kept consistent • a representation meant to portray information • a series of steps followed to answer a question • a logical prediction of what you think will happen • a statement based on data from repeated experiments • ...

Scientific Method 2018-11-16

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. The type of treat
  2. Put both kids in the room and give them both a cookie
  3. 2 kids
  4. What you ask, or need to solve
  5. Stored info
  6. Kids are nice
  7. examine data
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  1. Put two kids in a room, and give one a donut and one a cookie, and see if they trade or fight
  2. They share
  3. Two kids in a room with a treat
  4. Look up on the web
  5. An educated guess

12 Clues: 2 kids • They share • Stored info • examine data • Kids are nice • The type of treat • An educated guess • Look up on the web • What you ask, or need to solve • Two kids in a room with a treat • Put both kids in the room and give them both a cookie • Put two kids in a room, and give one a donut and one a cookie, and see if they trade or fight

Scientific Method 2023-09-15

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. Organize your results
  2. Something you find interesting
  3. Your prediction of the results
  4. A property or characteristic that can be changed
  5. Make tests to prove your prediction
  6. The variable you change
  7. How tightly packed is something
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  1. The variable you make sure doesn't change
  2. Investigate to see if someone has an answer
  3. What to do if your prediction was right
  4. Everything around us
  5. The variable you check to see if it has changed

12 Clues: Everything around us • Organize your results • The variable you change • Something you find interesting • Your prediction of the results • How tightly packed is something • Make tests to prove your prediction • What to do if your prediction was right • The variable you make sure doesn't change • Investigate to see if someone has an answer • ...

Scientific Method 2024-07-29

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. things you observe with senses
  2. data using senses
  3. an assumption of what will happen when something else happens
  4. variable that responds to changes
  5. the variable that is changed
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  1. data with numbers
  2. the constant variable
  3. tested or measured variable
  4. the variable that you control
  5. all of the results and data
  6. results from lab
  7. what you think will happen

12 Clues: results from lab • data with numbers • data using senses • the constant variable • what you think will happen • tested or measured variable • all of the results and data • the variable that is changed • the variable that you control • things you observe with senses • variable that responds to changes • an assumption of what will happen when something else happens

Scientific Method 2024-09-24

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. Made during the experiment
  2. Scientists identify a _____________.
  3. Testing the hypothesis
  4. Used by scientists to test theories, hypotheses and questions
  5. Scientists organize and ________ the data.
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  1. An educated guess
  2. A variable that is measured during the experiment
  3. Stays the same in an experiment
  4. After the experiment, scientists make ___________.
  5. Variable that is changed during the experiment
  6. A starting point
  7. What is collected during the experiment

12 Clues: A starting point • An educated guess • Testing the hypothesis • Made during the experiment • Stays the same in an experiment • Scientists identify a _____________. • What is collected during the experiment • Scientists organize and ________ the data. • Variable that is changed during the experiment • A variable that is measured during the experiment • ...

Scientific Method 2025-01-15

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. a statement or an assertion, example: "Vitamin C can cure a cold."
  2. steps used to solve a problem or answer a question, the scientific ____
  3. a body of knowledge that explains the natural world
  4. a statement that can be tested with experimentation
  5. interpretation of an event that happened based on prior knowledge or observations
  6. a procedure designed to test a hypothesis
  7. using the five senses to study something
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  1. a condition you change in an experiment, the manipulated ____
  2. visual used to display data
  3. a summary statement that describes evidence gathered, often supports or rejects a hypothesis
  4. information gathered from observations and often recorded
  5. facts or information used to support a claim

12 Clues: visual used to display data • using the five senses to study something • a procedure designed to test a hypothesis • facts or information used to support a claim • a body of knowledge that explains the natural world • a statement that can be tested with experimentation • information gathered from observations and often recorded • ...

scientific method 2022-06-09

scientific method crossword puzzle
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  1. any process that living things use to actively maintain fairly stable conditions necessary for survival.
  2. shows trends or how the data changes over time
  3. an educated guess or testable prediction
  4. rule of nature that sums up related observations to describe a pattern for nature
  5. factor that is adjusted by the experimenter
  6. individual living thing
  7. used to show how a fixed quantity is broken down into parts
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  1. factor whose value depends on the independent variable
  2. useful for comparing information collected by counting
  3. explanation based on experiments-most logical explanation
  4. part of earth that contains all ecosystems community and its nonliving enviroment
  5. something that stirs or urges to action

12 Clues: individual living thing • something that stirs or urges to action • an educated guess or testable prediction • factor that is adjusted by the experimenter • shows trends or how the data changes over time • factor whose value depends on the independent variable • useful for comparing information collected by counting • ...

Scientific Method 2022-10-01

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. The one factor you change in the experiment
  2. The final summary of data and results obtained from the investication that determines if the hypothesis was correct or not
  3. a factor in an experiment that can be changed, measured or controlled
  4. An idea or conclusion based on the interpretation of a a fact or observation
  5. Information obtained by using your senses
  6. A statement about what is expected to happen in the investigation
  7. A detailed set of organized steps to follow
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  1. the question you want answered due to your specific observation
  2. A process of problem solving that is used to explore anobservation by gathering evidence
  3. the information that was collected during an experiment
  4. The factor you measure based on how it respons to the independent variable
  5. All of the factors that remain exactly the same each time

12 Clues: Information obtained by using your senses • The one factor you change in the experiment • A detailed set of organized steps to follow • the information that was collected during an experiment • All of the factors that remain exactly the same each time • the question you want answered due to your specific observation • ...

Scientific Method 2023-09-12

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. an explanation given to prove a hypothesistrue or false
  2. one factor in an experiment that you are tring to measure
  3. thinking the process of identifing a clearstep by step solution
  4. info that has been gathered in an experiment
  5. factors in an experiment that do not chang
  6. facts are given to support the truth or a claim
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  1. a conclusion that is reached because of known facts
  2. an if, then statement that makes a prediction to solve a problem
  3. an organized set of steps that are used to solve a problem
  4. to examine carefully to identify causes
  5. one factor in an experiment that can be changed
  6. a statement made that is true based on evidencefrom data

12 Clues: to examine carefully to identify causes • factors in an experiment that do not chang • info that has been gathered in an experiment • one factor in an experiment that can be changed • facts are given to support the truth or a claim • a conclusion that is reached because of known facts • an explanation given to prove a hypothesistrue or false • ...

Scientific Method 2025-09-07

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. – To examine data in detail.
  2. – The starting point of scientific inquiry.
  3. – To watch carefully and gather information.
  4. – To decide the outcome based on evidence.
  5. – A factor that can change in an experiment.
  6. – An educated guess that can be tested.
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  1. – Information collected during an experiment.
  2. – The outcome of an experiment.
  3. – Facts that support or disprove a hypothesis.
  4. – The part of an experiment kept constant.
  5. – To state what you think will happen.
  6. – A test designed to prove or disprove a hypothesis.

12 Clues: – To examine data in detail. • – The outcome of an experiment. • – To state what you think will happen. • – An educated guess that can be tested. • – The part of an experiment kept constant. • – To decide the outcome based on evidence. • – The starting point of scientific inquiry. • – To watch carefully and gather information. • ...

Scientific Method 2020-08-20

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. Being true. Is the test measuring what it is supposed to measure?
  2. recording of data using scientific instruments; or refers to any data collected during an experiment.
  3. A prediction that can be tested
  4. Variable The variable being changed by the experimenter.
  5. A way of organizing, writing, and conducting the experiment.
  6. Variable The outcome of the Independent variable, what is being measured.
  7. A hypothesis that has been tested numerous times and proven to be correct.
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  1. Method A logical, systematic approach to the solution of a scientific problem
  2. A method of reasoning/thinking
  3. A conclusion drawn from observations and prior knowledge.
  4. Summary that states if your hypothesis was correct or incorrect, based on observations and data.
  5. A procedure that tests if a hypothesis is true or false.

12 Clues: A method of reasoning/thinking • A prediction that can be tested • Variable The variable being changed by the experimenter. • A procedure that tests if a hypothesis is true or false. • A conclusion drawn from observations and prior knowledge. • A way of organizing, writing, and conducting the experiment. • ...

Scientific Method 2020-09-08

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. to end it
  2. testing a hypothesis
  3. changes
  4. thought out explanation
  5. helps organize findings
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  1. educating guess
  2. explanation of observations
  3. stays the same
  4. Statements
  5. gain information
  6. study materials
  7. facts collected

12 Clues: changes • to end it • Statements • stays the same • educating guess • study materials • facts collected • gain information • testing a hypothesis • thought out explanation • helps organize findings • explanation of observations

Scientific Method 2023-08-31

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. A summary of the experiment and results
  2. The _ variable is being tested on
  3. The _ variable is what is measured
  4. The 1st step in the scientific method
  5. The group that is being tested
  6. The information collected during an experiment
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  1. After the experiment, scientists _ the data
  2. The process used by scientists to find answers to questions or solve a problem
  3. The group that is left alone
  4. Something that is left alone in an experiment
  5. Scientists perform _ to collect data
  6. An educated guess

12 Clues: An educated guess • The group that is left alone • The group that is being tested • The _ variable is being tested on • The _ variable is what is measured • Scientists perform _ to collect data • The 1st step in the scientific method • A summary of the experiment and results • After the experiment, scientists _ the data • Something that is left alone in an experiment • ...

Scientific Method 2023-08-30

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. Variable that remains constant
  2. Observations with numbers and measurement
  3. The final thing you should do with your results so others know what you did
  4. The scientific method is a _____________ to find answers to questions about the world around us
  5. Variable found on the y axis
  6. Variable found on the x axis
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  1. Written based on the observations you made
  2. When you create a graph and compare results to your hypothesis
  3. Conducted based on your hypothesis
  4. Observations made using your senses
  5. Educated guess written in "if" "then" format
  6. First step in the scientific method

12 Clues: Variable found on the y axis • Variable found on the x axis • Variable that remains constant • Conducted based on your hypothesis • Observations made using your senses • First step in the scientific method • Observations with numbers and measurement • Written based on the observations you made • Educated guess written in "if" "then" format • ...

Scientific Method 2024-09-09

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. a statement of the scientist’s discovery
  2. the basic procedure before changing any variables
  3. method a series of steps scientists use to learn about the natural world
  4. Step 6
  5. a guess based on observations
  6. the process of testing a hypothesis
  7. Step 5
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  1. Step 7
  2. variable the variable you purposely change
  3. Step 2
  4. Step 3
  5. Step 1
  6. variable the variable that is being observed to see if it changes in response to the independent variable
  7. variable a variable that is not changed
  8. Step 4

15 Clues: Step 7 • Step 2 • Step 3 • Step 1 • Step 6 • Step 4 • Step 5 • a guess based on observations • the process of testing a hypothesis • variable a variable that is not changed • a statement of the scientist’s discovery • variable the variable you purposely change • the basic procedure before changing any variables • method a series of steps scientists use to learn about the natural world • ...

Scientific method 2022-08-22

Scientific method crossword puzzle
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  1. Scientific-Method
  2. research
  3. analyze
  4. procedure
  5. materials
  6. hypothesis
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  1. conclusion
  2. data
  3. replicate
  4. variables
  5. observation
  6. investigation

12 Clues: data • analyze • research • replicate • procedure • variables • materials • conclusion • hypothesis • observation • investigation • Scientific-Method

Scientific Method 2022-08-25

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. step of the scientific method where you tell what you want to find out
  2. data that uses details and observations
  3. the part of teh experiment that is being measured or observed
  4. the part of the experiment that you do not change
  5. an educated guess
  6. a detailed steps to complete an experiment
  7. includes a list of materials needed and steps to complete the lab
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  1. a list of items needed to complete an experiment
  2. data that uses numbers and measurements
  3. collected as part of the experiment
  4. part of the lab where you share results and compare to your hypothesis
  5. the part of the experiment that is changed and tested

12 Clues: an educated guess • collected as part of the experiment • data that uses numbers and measurements • data that uses details and observations • a detailed steps to complete an experiment • a list of items needed to complete an experiment • the part of the experiment that you do not change • the part of the experiment that is changed and tested • ...

Scientific Method 2022-09-15

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. to gain in number or amount
  2. a scientific procedure done in a lab
  3. numerical data
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  1. an educated guess
  2. to lessen in number or amount
  3. using ones senses to gain knowledge
  4. the variable you can change in a lab
  5. the variable that changes with the independent
  6. something that does not change in a lab
  7. something to be changed or adapted
  8. facts and statistics gathered for analysis
  9. data in a description form

12 Clues: numerical data • an educated guess • data in a description form • to gain in number or amount • to lessen in number or amount • something to be changed or adapted • using ones senses to gain knowledge • the variable you can change in a lab • a scientific procedure done in a lab • something that does not change in a lab • facts and statistics gathered for analysis • ...

The Scientific Method 2021-09-28

The Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. All of the different parts of an experiment, from question to conclusion
  2. A numbered list of steps that tell us how to do the experiment
  3. If your hypothesis is correct, then your conclusion ____ it.
  4. The step of the scientific method when we DO the experiment
  5. A summary of your experiment that is shared with other scientists
  6. This tells us why we are doing the experiment
  7. A type of graph that compares numbers in different groups
  8. Factors (things) in an experiment that can change
  9. This is used to organize information we collect in an experiment
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  1. The factor (variable) that you observe changing and can measure
  2. The factor (variable) that YOU change
  3. A guess or prediction we make about what we think will happen
  4. These tell us what happened in an experiment
  5. If your hypothesis is incorrect, than your conclusion ____ it.
  6. A type of graph that shows how data changes over time
  7. To understand data and figure out what it means
  8. The factors (variables) that stay the same
  9. These show patterns and help us make predictions
  10. Information that we collect

19 Clues: Information that we collect • The factor (variable) that YOU change • The factors (variables) that stay the same • These tell us what happened in an experiment • This tells us why we are doing the experiment • To understand data and figure out what it means • These show patterns and help us make predictions • Factors (things) in an experiment that can change • ...

Scientific Method Quiz 2025-09-25

Scientific Method Quiz crossword puzzle
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  1. the step by step process of the experiment
  2. data focuses on details like color and texture.
  3. the question we are trying to answer with the experiment.
  4. a conclusion you come to based on an observation. Example A person with a red face is very hot.
  5. factors in experiment we keep the same
  6. the process of acquiring knowledge through experimentation
  7. is when a subject believes the fake substance works
  8. the use of science to make tools to improve our lives
  9. data focuses on numerical information
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  1. is what we measure at the end of the experiment
  2. is a Prediction or statement that can be tested
  3. a fake or inactive substance. Example DeCaff Coffee
  4. using the five senses to gather information
  5. must always be provided to prove a claim
  6. the multiple times you perform the experiment
  7. finding background information on the topic
  8. when a persons beliefs make them lean towards a certain result
  9. used to compare the variable to; Ex. Plant with No Fertilizer
  10. the part of the experiment we test or change
  11. the last step where you summarize the data of your experiment.

20 Clues: data focuses on numerical information • factors in experiment we keep the same • must always be provided to prove a claim • the step by step process of the experiment • using the five senses to gather information • finding background information on the topic • the part of the experiment we test or change • the multiple times you perform the experiment • ...

Scientific Method 2014-08-22

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. the question you are answering, the 1st step of the scientific method
  2. data that is descriptive, like color or shape
  3. the variable you are deliberately changing
  4. the detailed records of observations and measurements in an experiment
  5. data that includes numbers
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  1. the group used for comparison, it does not receive the independent variable
  2. the last step of the scientific method
  3. scientific prediction
  4. the group or groups that receive the independent variable
  5. the variable that you measure for results
  6. a logical explanation based on observations and past learning
  7. a well-tested explanation based on a broad range of observations and evidence

12 Clues: scientific prediction • data that includes numbers • the last step of the scientific method • the variable that you measure for results • the variable you are deliberately changing • data that is descriptive, like color or shape • the group or groups that receive the independent variable • a logical explanation based on observations and past learning • ...

Scientific Method 2021-08-13

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
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  1. Educated guess or testable prediction.
  2. Standard for comparison.
  3. Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observation.
  4. Sharing of ideas and experimental finding with others through writing and speaking.
  5. Organized procedure for testing hypothesis.
  6. After you have gathered and interpreted your data; you can draw a conclusion about your hypothesis.
  7. Factor whose value depends on the independent variable (y-axis).
  8. Ask questions about an observation.
Down
  1. Using one or more of your senses to gather information (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell).
  2. Making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence.
  3. Factor that is adjusted by the experimenter (x-axis).
  4. Factor that doesn't vary in experiment.

12 Clues: Standard for comparison. • Ask questions about an observation. • Educated guess or testable prediction. • Factor that doesn't vary in experiment. • Organized procedure for testing hypothesis. • Factor that is adjusted by the experimenter (x-axis). • Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observation. • ...

Scientific Method 2022-02-02

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. characteristics in an experiment that change or can be changed
  2. The act of noticing something
  3. step-by-step plan for the experiment
  4. Step-by-step approach to research
  5. variable variable that you change on purpose (the CAUSE)
  6. Trials number of times an experiment is repeated for reliability
Down
  1. educated guess (prediction) about what the answer to one's research question might be
  2. participants do not know the purpose of the experiment
  3. used for testing one's hypothesis
  4. Variable variable that responds to the change in the independent variable (the EFFECT)
  5. standard for COMPARISON in an experiment
  6. information provided and collected from the experiment

12 Clues: The act of noticing something • used for testing one's hypothesis • Step-by-step approach to research • step-by-step plan for the experiment • standard for COMPARISON in an experiment • participants do not know the purpose of the experiment • information provided and collected from the experiment • variable variable that you change on purpose (the CAUSE) • ...

scientific method 2021-11-24

scientific method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a group that receives a treatment
  2. or changes
  3. the evaluation of work by one or
  4. a supposition
  5. a matter or situation
Down
  1. experiment
  2. a group separated from the rest of
  3. the variable that is being measured
  4. an experitment
  5. the variable the experimenter
  6. tested in an experiment
  7. people with similar competencies

12 Clues: experiment • or changes • a supposition • an experitment • a matter or situation • tested in an experiment • the variable the experimenter • the evaluation of work by one or • people with similar competencies • a group that receives a treatment • a group separated from the rest of • the variable that is being measured

Scientific Method 2024-01-17

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Information that is gathered based on what is known and not known
  2. Either supports or rejects the hypothesis
  3. Used to measure changes from the experimental goup
  4. Variable that is changed in the experiment
  5. Tests the hypothesis
  6. Variable that is not changed in the experiment
  7. Data that is expressed as words and numbers
Down
  1. Data that uses words and descriptions
  2. Shared regardless if hypothesis was not supported
  3. These are made using the 5 senses
  4. Process used to test the hypothesis
  5. Educated Guess
  6. This can be organized in tables, charts, and graphs

13 Clues: Educated Guess • Tests the hypothesis • These are made using the 5 senses • Process used to test the hypothesis • Data that uses words and descriptions • Either supports or rejects the hypothesis • Variable that is changed in the experiment • Data that is expressed as words and numbers • Variable that is not changed in the experiment • ...

Scientific Method 2023-09-19

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How close measurements are to the accepted value
  2. How close a series of measurements are to accepted value
  3. Moral principles or values
  4. Type of variable that is responding to a change
  5. Type of data that uses measurements and numbers
  6. A statment based on past experiences
  7. The group that is left alone and used for comparison
  8. Type of variable that is changed by you.
Down
  1. Type of data that uses descriptions
  2. Type of variable that doesn't change
  3. The group that is affected by the independent variable
  4. Using your 5 senses to research a problem

12 Clues: Moral principles or values • Type of data that uses descriptions • Type of variable that doesn't change • A statment based on past experiences • Type of variable that is changed by you. • Using your 5 senses to research a problem • Type of variable that is responding to a change • Type of data that uses measurements and numbers • ...

Scientific Method 2020-09-28

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The variable placed on the y-axis
  2. Relationship in nature supported by many experiments
  3. Reviewing the outcome to develop a conclusion
  4. The variable that I change
  5. List of steps used to complete an experiment
  6. data related to numerical data
Down
  1. The variable placed on the x-axis
  2. testable prediction based on observation
  3. data related to the five senses
  4. set of controlled observation to test hypothesis
  5. The variable that is observed for change
  6. the baseline or standard for comparison
  7. Judgment based on obtained information
  8. The variable that does not change
  9. Explanation of natural phenomenon

15 Clues: The variable that I change • data related to numerical data • data related to the five senses • The variable placed on the x-axis • The variable placed on the y-axis • The variable that does not change • Explanation of natural phenomenon • Judgment based on obtained information • the baseline or standard for comparison • testable prediction based on observation • ...

Scientific Method 2020-09-04

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Information collected during an experiment.
  2. Coming to a conclusion based on your existing knowledge. (Example – seeing a student wearing a sports team jersey and concluding the student likes that team.)
  3. Data dealing with descriptions; data is observed (colors, textures, smells, tastes, appearance, beauty, etc.).
  4. Outcome of an experiment.
  5. Something that can be changed.
  6. Watch something carefully.
Down
  1. Examine data collected in an experiment to determine what it means.
  2. Your proposed answer to the question or solution to the problem.
  3. Data which can be measured (length, height, area, volume, weight, speed, time, temperature, etc.).
  4. Reach a decision based on the analysis of data.
  5. A test that is done to determine if a hypothesis is correct or not.
  6. Basic results that may or may not be accurate; basic results.

12 Clues: Outcome of an experiment. • Watch something carefully. • Something that can be changed. • Information collected during an experiment. • Reach a decision based on the analysis of data. • Basic results that may or may not be accurate; basic results. • Your proposed answer to the question or solution to the problem. • ...

Scientific Method 2024-08-30

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – A written record of the experiment's materials and steps
  2. – Information gathered from observations; facts, figures, or evidence
  3. – The variable that is measured in the experiment
  4. – The process of collecting and examining data
  5. – What do we do with after analyzing the findings
  6. – Used to illustrate data visually
Down
  1. – The part of the experiment that is changed by the scientist
  2. – Observations or data supporting a hypothesis
  3. – A well-organized experiment where only one variable is changed
  4. – A possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question.
  5. – A summary of what you learned from your experiment
  6. – The items needed to complete the experiment

12 Clues: – Used to illustrate data visually • – The items needed to complete the experiment • – Observations or data supporting a hypothesis • – The process of collecting and examining data • – The variable that is measured in the experiment • – What do we do with after analyzing the findings • – A summary of what you learned from your experiment • ...

Scientific Method 2024-08-27

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Testing Your _____
  2. If, Then
  3. The group that is changed (Not Normal)
  4. Summerization about what happened
  5. the thing that supports your claim
  6. What you do before you make a ______
Down
  1. What happens when the scientists change something
  2. What the scientist can change
  3. what normally happens. Kept the same
  4. an uneducated guess that you make
  5. The reason you are doing an experiment
  6. complete bufoonery

12 Clues: If, Then • Testing Your _____ • complete bufoonery • What the scientist can change • an uneducated guess that you make • Summerization about what happened • the thing that supports your claim • what normally happens. Kept the same • What you do before you make a ______ • The group that is changed (Not Normal) • The reason you are doing an experiment • ...

Scientific Method 2024-05-08

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what you to your hypothesis if it is NOT supported by your data
  2. beautiful bird, pink, likes to stand on one foot
  3. what you if your data does support your hypothesis
  4. something you identify or observe
  5. the observations you collect during your experiment
  6. possible answer to the question
  7. ask this to identify the problem
Down
  1. conduct and carry out this to test your hypothesis
  2. excellent green little hoppers
  3. Ms. Austin's favorite dinosaur
  4. allowing your own personal beliefs to interfere with your science
  5. deciding if the data supports your hypothesis

12 Clues: excellent green little hoppers • Ms. Austin's favorite dinosaur • possible answer to the question • ask this to identify the problem • something you identify or observe • deciding if the data supports your hypothesis • beautiful bird, pink, likes to stand on one foot • conduct and carry out this to test your hypothesis • what you if your data does support your hypothesis • ...

scientific method 2025-09-02

scientific method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – The study of soil.
  2. – The study of the natural world.
  3. – Anything that has mass and takes up space.
  4. Variable – The thing you change in an experiment.
  5. – Making an educated guess about the outcome of an experiment.
  6. – Testing ideas to see if they are true.
Down
  1. – Using your senses to notice or describe something.
  2. Variables – Things kept the same in an experiment to make it fair.
  3. Method – A step-by-step process scientists use to answer questions.
  4. – Information collected during an experiment.
  5. Variable – The thing you measure in an experiment.
  6. Groups – The groups that get tested with different changes.

12 Clues: – The study of soil. • – The study of the natural world. • – Testing ideas to see if they are true. • – Anything that has mass and takes up space. • – Information collected during an experiment. • Variable – The thing you change in an experiment. • Variable – The thing you measure in an experiment. • – Using your senses to notice or describe something. • ...

Scientific Method 2025-09-11

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Features that describe an object or idea
  2. Factors that are measured or observed
  3. Question that shows a relationship between two factors
  4. A reasonable guess of what will happen
  5. All the factors that are controlled or changed in an experiment
  6. The way one thinks or understands ideas
Down
  1. Factors that are changed
  2. Method of testing a scientific question
  3. Possible explanation for an observation
  4. Factors that remain the same
  5. Possible explanation for an observation
  6. Supplies needed to conduct an experiment
  7. Measurements taken when conducting an experiment

13 Clues: Factors that are changed • Factors that remain the same • Factors that are measured or observed • A reasonable guess of what will happen • Method of testing a scientific question • Possible explanation for an observation • Possible explanation for an observation • The way one thinks or understands ideas • Features that describe an object or idea • ...

Science and Graphs! 2022-08-05

Science and Graphs! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The final step of the Scientific Inquiry Method.
  2. The name for the horizontal and vertical bold lines.
  3. A visual representation of experimental data.
  4. A guide to differentiate different items on a graph.
  5. The X-axis.
  6. The actual testing of a scientific hypothesis.
  7. The direction of the independent variable.
  8. The variable that is measured in an experiment.
  9. The 1st step in the Scientific Inquiry Method.
  10. The distance between hash marks.
  11. The names of the dependent and independent variables.
  12. The Y-axis.
Down
  1. The 2nd step in the Scientific Inquiry Method.
  2. In this step, scientists create graphs to visualize the results of the experiment.
  3. A step in the Scientific Inquiry Method written in an "If _, then _, because _."
  4. The variable that is changed in an experiment.
  5. The name of the graph
  6. Another name for key.
  7. The measurement for each variable. Ex. cm, ft.
  8. The written step by step directions as how to conduct the experiment.
  9. The direction of the dependent variable.
  10. Term for whether or not the graph is easy to view changes in the data points.

22 Clues: The X-axis. • The Y-axis. • The name of the graph • Another name for key. • The distance between hash marks. • The direction of the dependent variable. • The direction of the independent variable. • A visual representation of experimental data. • The 2nd step in the Scientific Inquiry Method. • The variable that is changed in an experiment. • ...

The Nature of Science (6th Grade/Unit 1) 2016-09-06

The Nature of Science (6th Grade/Unit 1) crossword puzzle
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  1. the study of living things
  2. changes as a result of the independent variable
  3. Theories that describe how things happen
  4. information collected by using the senses
  5. the Last Step in the Scientific Method
  6. the Second Step in the Scientific Method
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  1. Laws that describe the principles of nature
  2. the Third Step in the Scientific Method
  3. the study of surface and interior of Earth
  4. the study of nonliving matter and energy
  5. factor deliberately changed by the experimentor
  6. the First Step in the Scientific Method
  7. the Fourth Step in the Scientific Method

13 Clues: the study of living things • the Last Step in the Scientific Method • the Third Step in the Scientific Method • the First Step in the Scientific Method • the study of nonliving matter and energy • Theories that describe how things happen • the Fourth Step in the Scientific Method • the Second Step in the Scientific Method • information collected by using the senses • ...

Scientific Method Vocabulary 2023-10-30

Scientific Method Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. measurements and observations collected during the experiment
  2. the
changes
that
are
measured
in
an
experiment
  3. group assigned to not receive the experimental treatment.
  4. fourth step of the scientific method
  5. fifth step of the scientific method
  6. second step of the scientific method
  7. first step of the scientific method
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  1. the variable that is manipulated by the experimenter
  2. factors that do not change in an experiment
  3. first step of the scientific method
  4. a systematic way of investigating to test a hypothesis
  5. the testing of an idea
  6. an
educated
guess
that
answers
your
question
  7. sixth step of the scientific method

14 Clues: the testing of an idea • first step of the scientific method • fifth step of the scientific method • sixth step of the scientific method • first step of the scientific method • fourth step of the scientific method • second step of the scientific method • factors that do not change in an experiment • an
educated
guess
that
answers
your
question • ...

The scientific method 2021-10-03

The scientific method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. /adj/ relating to basic or most important qualities
  2. /n/ a connection between two people, things, or ideas
  3. /adj/ staying the same, or not getting less or more
  4. /adj/ based on truth or reason; able to be accepted:
  5. /v/ to refuse to accept
  6. /v/ to change or cause something to change in amount or level, especially from one occasion to another
  7. /v/ to change something to improve it or make it more acceptable
  8. /v/ to agree to take something
  9. /n/ a value, discovered by measuring, that correponds to the size, shape, quality, etc.
  10. /v/ to say or prove that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false
  11. /adj/ not able to be changed
  12. /v/ to help to show something to be true
Down
  1. /adv/ in a way that shows you are not certain or confident
  2. /v/ to state the opposite of what someone has said, or (of one fact or statement) to be so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong
  3. /n/ effect or result
  4. /v/ to notice or understand the difference between two things
  5. /adv/ used to emphasize that something is not large, important, or effective when compared to something else
  6. /adj/ opposite
  7. /v/to ask a question, especially in a formal situation

19 Clues: /adj/ opposite • /n/ effect or result • /v/ to refuse to accept • /adj/ not able to be changed • /v/ to agree to take something • /v/ to help to show something to be true • /adj/ relating to basic or most important qualities • /adj/ staying the same, or not getting less or more • /adj/ based on truth or reason; able to be accepted: • ...

Scientific Method Vocabulary 2025-09-04

Scientific Method Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Examining and interpreting the data.
  2. A testable prediction written as an “If…then…” statement.
  3. Data which are numerical measurements (e.g., time, mass, temperature).
  4. Repeating an experiment to verify results.
  5. A statement that explains whether the hypothesis was supported or not.
  6. The problem or inquiry you want to investigate.
  7. The variable you measure or observe.
  8. Information collected during an experiment.
  9. Any factor in an experiment that can change.
  10. A well-tested explanation supported by evidence.
  11. A statement describing a natural phenomenon that is consistently observed.
  12. An influence that can affect how results are interpreted.
Down
  1. Factors kept the same to ensure a fair test.
  2. Data which is descriptive, non-numerical observations (e.g., color, texture, smell).
  3. A procedure used to test a hypothesis.
  4. The Variable you purposely change in an experiment.
  5. Step-by-step instructions for conducting an experiment.
  6. Using senses or tools to gather information.
  7. The group used for comparison that does not receive the experimental treatment.

19 Clues: Examining and interpreting the data. • The variable you measure or observe. • A procedure used to test a hypothesis. • Repeating an experiment to verify results. • Information collected during an experiment. • Factors kept the same to ensure a fair test. • Using senses or tools to gather information. • Any factor in an experiment that can change. • ...

Level Two Project By Toby Xiong 2012-10-23

Level Two Project By Toby Xiong crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Passing traits from parents to offspring.
  2. Somethings that stayed the same throughout the experiment.
  3. Second step in the scientific method.
  4. The cell completely splits in half and makes a new cell.
  5. I Pray More At Church.
  6. Fifth step in the scientific method.
  7. The scientific study of Heredity.
  8. The genetic material replicates.
  9. The genetic material lines up.
  10. Third step in the scientific method.
  11. Only needs one parent to reproduce.
Down
  1. The cell begins to pinch.
  2. How many theories are in the Cell Theory.
  3. Has six phases.
  4. Seventh step in the scientific method.
  5. Centrioles separate genetic material.
  6. Variable/ Something that changed because the Independent variable changed.
  7. Variable/ Something that changed in the experiment.
  8. Physical Characteristics
  9. Used to compare your results to.
  10. The liquid you put on the specimen.
  11. Division/ Making new cells from existing cells.
  12. The nucleus begins to fade away and centriole "Cowboys" start to form.
  13. The thing you study on a glass slide.
  14. To study things in a systematic way.

25 Clues: Has six phases. • I Pray More At Church. • Physical Characteristics • The cell begins to pinch. • The genetic material lines up. • Used to compare your results to. • The genetic material replicates. • The scientific study of Heredity. • The liquid you put on the specimen. • Only needs one parent to reproduce. • Fifth step in the scientific method. • ...

Scientific Method 2020-07-24

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This group gets what is being tested
  2. scientist decision at end of experiment
  3. A scientist will ___ the data to form conclusion
  4. The steps you use during an experiment
  5. Data will either _____ or refute the hypothesis
  6. Information collected during the experiment
  7. Scientists make this to help form hypotheses
Down
  1. A prediction or educated guess
  2. This variable in the experiment is tested
  3. Part of an experiment that is not tested
  4. This variable is affected by the independent
  5. The first step of Sci Method:identify the __

12 Clues: A prediction or educated guess • This group gets what is being tested • The steps you use during an experiment • scientist decision at end of experiment • Part of an experiment that is not tested • This variable in the experiment is tested • Information collected during the experiment • This variable is affected by the independent • ...

Scientific Method 2020-10-19

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. information gathered from observations and often recorded
  2. steps used to solve a problem or answer a question, the scietific ___
  3. interpretation of an event that happened based on prior knowledgeor observations
  4. a condition you change in an experiment, the manipulated ___
  5. a procedure designed to test a hypothesis
  6. facts or information used to support a claim
  7. visual used to display data
Down
  1. a statement that can be tested with experimentation
  2. a summary statement that describes evidence gathered, often supports or rejects a hypothesis
  3. a body of knowledge that explains the natural world
  4. a statement or assertion, example: "vitamin C can cure a cold."
  5. using the five senses to study something

12 Clues: visual used to display data • using the five senses to study something • a procedure designed to test a hypothesis • facts or information used to support a claim • a statement that can be tested with experimentation • a body of knowledge that explains the natural world • information gathered from observations and often recorded • ...

Scientific Method 2020-09-28

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A question about what you want to investigate.
  2. The steps followed during an experiment.
  3. The variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis.
  4. Factors that remain the same throughout the experiment.
  5. The factors that change during an experiment.
  6. An idea in theform of a statement that can be tested by observations and/or an experiment. Can be written as an if/then statement.
  7. Read more about the problem or question and study it closely is a way to gather background _____________.
Down
  1. The factor that is measured during the experiment.
  2. An experiment in which only one variable is changed at a time.
  3. A summary of the important parts of the experiment and the results.
  4. The information gathered during an experiment. Often represented in a chart, graph, or table.
  5. Used to conduct research and test ideas to learn more about the world around us.

12 Clues: The steps followed during an experiment. • The factors that change during an experiment. • A question about what you want to investigate. • The factor that is measured during the experiment. • Factors that remain the same throughout the experiment. • The variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis. • ...

scientific method 2020-10-23

scientific method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. answer your questions and share results
  2. possible answer or explanation to a question
  3. step where you are testing your hypothesis
  4. variable the thing you are testing
  5. group the variables that stay the same
  6. you use your 5 senses to make these
  7. variable leave out independent variable
Down
  1. organizing your data into tables and graphs
  2. variable what you are using to measure
  3. problem or your objective
  4. you do this if you get the same results
  5. gathering information on your subject
  6. who is a scientist

13 Clues: who is a scientist • problem or your objective • variable the thing you are testing • you use your 5 senses to make these • gathering information on your subject • variable what you are using to measure • group the variables that stay the same • answer your questions and share results • you do this if you get the same results • variable leave out independent variable • ...

Scientific Method 2021-08-14

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. data that uses senses
  2. Educated guess
  3. the variable that causes something to change
  4. the writing out of your data the last step of the scientific method
  5. the variable that responds to changes
  6. the variable that is not changed/consistent
Down
  1. data using numbers
  2. the variable that measures data also know as the effect
  3. A testable Question
  4. the results you get from testing your hypthesis
  5. observing something using senses
  6. the variable that is changed also know as the cause

12 Clues: Educated guess • data using numbers • A testable Question • data that uses senses • observing something using senses • the variable that responds to changes • the variable that is not changed/consistent • the variable that causes something to change • the results you get from testing your hypthesis • the variable that is changed also know as the cause • ...

Scientific Method 2021-08-15

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. things you observe with senses
  2. data using senses
  3. an assumption of what will happen when something else happens
  4. variable that responds to changes
  5. the variable that is changed
Down
  1. data with numbers
  2. the constant variable
  3. tested or measured variable
  4. the variable that you control
  5. all of the results and data
  6. results from lab
  7. what you think will happen

12 Clues: results from lab • data with numbers • data using senses • the constant variable • what you think will happen • tested or measured variable • all of the results and data • the variable that is changed • the variable that you control • things you observe with senses • variable that responds to changes • an assumption of what will happen when something else happens

Scientific Method 2021-07-26

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an item needed for an experiment
  2. data used to support a claim
  3. background knowledge
  4. a one sentence statement
  5. a prediction
  6. connecting a claim to evidence
  7. the variable being measured
Down
  1. a list of steps to carry out an experiment
  2. describing the results of the experiment
  3. the variable being controlled by you
  4. what you are trying to determine
  5. a drawing of the lab set up

12 Clues: a prediction • background knowledge • a one sentence statement • the variable being measured • a drawing of the lab set up • data used to support a claim • connecting a claim to evidence • an item needed for an experiment • what you are trying to determine • the variable being controlled by you • describing the results of the experiment • a list of steps to carry out an experiment

Scientific Method 2022-06-13

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To watch and notice something
  2. Careful patient study of a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, principles, etc.
  3. Created based on a problem observed, to drive an experiment
  4. The factors or conditions that you manipulatechange in an experiment
  5. A standard used in an experiment used as a benchmark for comparison
  6. Create an educated guess or prediction of what you think the outcome of your experiment will be
  7. To determine the validity of the experiment and data
Down
  1. Measurements and observations made during the experiment
  2. Statement based on experimental measurements and observations
  3. What changes as a result of changing the independent variable in an experiment
  4. The process of interpreting the meaning of the data we have collected, organized, and displayed in the form of a table or graph
  5. A scientific test in which you perform a series of actions and carefully observe their effects in order to learn about something

12 Clues: To watch and notice something • To determine the validity of the experiment and data • Measurements and observations made during the experiment • Created based on a problem observed, to drive an experiment • Statement based on experimental measurements and observations • A standard used in an experiment used as a benchmark for comparison • ...

Scientific Method 2023-09-12

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This a method of explaining your conclusion.
  2. Your hypothesis must be _______ or something you can measure.
  3. You can use this word in the middle of your hypothesis to state what would happen.
  4. You can use this word in your hypothesis at the beginning.
  5. Step 3: Make a ________ or an educated guess.
  6. Collect and analyze ________.
Down
  1. You get these after an experiment. You then share them in your conclusion.
  2. When you do this make sure to use credible sources.
  3. When you simply notice or see something.
  4. Step 1: Ask A ________.
  5. You conduct, or do, one of these to prove your hypothesis correct or incorrect.
  6. A organized way to figure something out. Scientific ________.

12 Clues: Step 1: Ask A ________. • Collect and analyze ________. • When you simply notice or see something. • This a method of explaining your conclusion. • Step 3: Make a ________ or an educated guess. • When you do this make sure to use credible sources. • You can use this word in your hypothesis at the beginning. • ...

Scientific Method 2024-09-26

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a controlled procedure designed to test a hypothesis
  2. The variable you measure
  3. Variable that stays the same to show what would happen if we did nothin
  4. The variable (I) change
  5. A personal interest in the outcome of a study that causes a distortion in the design, data, conclusion, or interpretation of the study.
  6. Well tested and accepted hypothesis.
  7. Inputs that stay the same to keep the experiment fair
  8. Data from a study based on the 5 senses
  9. Information that can be expressed numerically.
Down
  1. Monitoring an event to gather information.
  2. Variables you can't predict or manage.
  3. Educated guess
  4. The effect of IV on DV

13 Clues: Educated guess • The effect of IV on DV • The variable (I) change • The variable you measure • Well tested and accepted hypothesis. • Variables you can't predict or manage. • Data from a study based on the 5 senses • Monitoring an event to gather information. • Information that can be expressed numerically. • a controlled procedure designed to test a hypothesis • ...

Scientific Method 2025-09-29

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What you want or need to answer
  2. tell people the results
  3. Test the hypothesis
  4. data that is measured using numbers (30cm, 80 degrees)
  5. a variable that never changes
  6. info from an experiment
Down
  1. An educated guess
  2. answer questions that need answering
  3. a variable that changes
  4. data that uses adjectives (e.x. shiny, green)
  5. Check the results
  6. the effect or results

12 Clues: An educated guess • Check the results • Test the hypothesis • the effect or results • a variable that changes • tell people the results • info from an experiment • a variable that never changes • What you want or need to answer • answer questions that need answering • data that uses adjectives (e.x. shiny, green) • data that is measured using numbers (30cm, 80 degrees)

Science Terms 2021-11-01

Science Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. unit for measuring distance
  2. the second step of the scientific method
  3. the ability to make things move or change
  4. the last step of the scientific method
  5. a proposed answer to a question about the natural world
  6. a cylindrical glass container for laboratory use
  7. the fifth step of the scientific method
  8. the third step of the scientific method
Down
  1. the fourth step of the scientific method
  2. unit of linear measure equal to one-twelfth of a foot
  3. a device used to measure the mass of an object
  4. to change from one type to another
  5. a machine that can convert kinetic energy into electrical energy
  6. information that is used to support or go against a claim
  7. large body of matter with no definite shape

15 Clues: unit for measuring distance • to change from one type to another • the last step of the scientific method • the fifth step of the scientific method • the third step of the scientific method • the fourth step of the scientific method • the second step of the scientific method • the ability to make things move or change • large body of matter with no definite shape • ...

Scientific Method Vocabulary 2021-02-07

Scientific Method Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the representation of data in a chart
  2. a collection of information. gathered by observation, questioning or measurement
  3. relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity (number) of something rather than its quality.
  4. To find a value that is close enough to the right answer
  5. the part that doesn't change during the experiment
  6. the outcome of an experiment or observation
  7. a method of research in which a problem is identified, relevant data is gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from this data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested
  8. The variable in an experiment that is kept the same across all conditions (kept the same as daily life)
  9. the variable that reacts to the Independent Variable
  10. what you expect to happen in the future of the experiment if your hypothesis is true
  11. capable of providing a correct reading or measurement
Down
  1. a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
  2. suggested solution for an unexplained occurrence that does not fit into current accepted scientific theory, written in an if/then statement
  3. the variable that is changed on purpose during an experiment
  4. relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity.
  5. careful study of something in order to find out information about it
  6. a conclusion or opinion reached based on known facts
  7. the state of being seen or noticed.
  8. any factor in an experiment that can manipulated or changed

19 Clues: the state of being seen or noticed. • the representation of data in a chart • the outcome of an experiment or observation • the part that doesn't change during the experiment • a conclusion or opinion reached based on known facts • the variable that reacts to the Independent Variable • capable of providing a correct reading or measurement • ...

The Scientific Method 2015-09-10

The Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / In the lab we did this week, this was the independent variable.
  2. / Graphs are a way to represent data ___________ .
  3. / In the lab we did this week, this was the independent variable.
  4. / This is the last step of the scientific method.
  5. / The y-axis is the __________ axis.
  6. These don't change in an experiment.
  7. / Graphs need to have this if there is more than one data set on the graph.
  8. / This is the process we use to figure out questions we have about science and then execute experiments to answer them.
  9. / These are the step-by-step directions for a lab or experiment.
  10. / This is the variable that the experimenter does not have control over.
Down
  1. / These change in an experiment.
  2. / This is always in the format of "If... then..."
  3. / At the top of every graph, make sure you have this.
  4. / In our lab, we measured heights and arm spans in ___________ .
  5. / Use this type of graph if you are showing the percentages of something.
  6. / This type of question can be answered with an experiment.
  7. / This is the variable that the experimenter has control over.
  8. / The x-axis is the __________ axis.
  9. / Scientific questions should never be an ___________.
  10. / Graphs make it easier to detect ____________.

20 Clues: / These change in an experiment. • / The y-axis is the __________ axis. • These don't change in an experiment. • / The x-axis is the __________ axis. • / Graphs make it easier to detect ____________. • / This is always in the format of "If... then..." • / This is the last step of the scientific method. • / Graphs are a way to represent data ___________ . • ...

Final 2023-12-14

Final crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What is a measur of the amount of water vapor that air is holdind compared to the amount needed for saturation at a specific temperature called?
  2. What is the fifth step of the scientific method?
  3. What is a vast, underwater mountain chain called?
  4. What are the 3 things that distinguish atmospheric layers?
  5. What is the sixth step of the scientific method?
  6. What is the process of liquid changing to a gas at the surface of the liquid called?
  7. What is the layer in the atmosphere that is nearest to Earth's surface?
  8. Most of the freshwater on Earth is found where?
  9. Water freezes at what degrees C?
  10. What water evaporates from oceans and lakes and rises into Earth's atmosphere?
  11. What is used to measure temperature?
  12. What are the 3 things needed for photosynthesis?
  13. What is the point in Earth's interior where the energy release of an earthquake occurs called?
  14. A scientific law describes a what?
  15. What are the 3 ways the movement of 2 blocks of rock along a fault causes an earthquake to occur?
  16. What is the fourth step of the scientific method?
Down
  1. What is the hypothesis that continents have slowly moved to their current locations is called what?
  2. What is the process that takes rock to the inside of Earth?
  3. What is the third step of the scientific method?
  4. When a scientist has tested her hypothesis, the next step in scientific inquiry is to what?
  5. What is the boundary between cold and warm air masses called?
  6. What is the layer in the atmosphere that has the highest concentration of ozone?
  7. What is the seventh/last step of the scientific method?
  8. Areas of what usually have cloudy weather?
  9. What is the first step of the scientific method?
  10. What are the first waves to reach a seismograph after an earthquake called?
  11. What is the second step of the scientific method?
  12. What are plates that move apart called?

28 Clues: Water freezes at what degrees C? • A scientific law describes a what? • What is used to measure temperature? • What are plates that move apart called? • Areas of what usually have cloudy weather? • Most of the freshwater on Earth is found where? • What is the third step of the scientific method? • What is the fifth step of the scientific method? • ...

Unit 1: Ecosystems + Polyatomic Ion Crossword 2022-05-18

Unit 1: Ecosystems + Polyatomic Ion Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. CaCO3
  2. SO3
  3. H+
  4. C6H12O6
  5. NH3
  6. CO
  7. H
  8. current human population
  9. time it takes for 1/2 of the original mass of a substance to decay
  10. Ca+2
  11. gases that trap heat in the atmosphere
  12. first step in scientific method
  13. chart of elements
  14. HCO3-
  15. NO2
  16. trials are near the correct answer but not necessarily each other
  17. HCL
  18. j-shaped
  19. NaClO
Down
  1. N20
  2. trials are similar to each other but not necessarily the correct answer
  3. last step in scientific method
  4. one of the weakest chemical bonds
  5. improvement in human wellbeing
  6. s-shaped
  7. derived from human resources
  8. NO
  9. second step in scientific method
  10. number of protons
  11. bonds where atoms share electrons
  12. these resources must be used sparingly
  13. love of life
  14. O3
  15. the universal solvent
  16. third step in scientific method
  17. air, water, soil, and land are examples of this
  18. fourth step in scientific method
  19. protons + neutrons
  20. bond formed when atoms have opposite charges
  21. N2
  22. H2SO4
  23. CO2
  24. Cl-
  25. H2CO3
  26. variety and population of species in the area
  27. H2S
  28. NH4+
  29. CH4
  30. HNO3
  31. O2
  32. no control planet to compare this planet to

51 Clues: H • NO • O3 • H+ • CO • N2 • O2 • N20 • SO3 • NH3 • CO2 • Cl- • H2S • CH4 • NO2 • HCL • Ca+2 • NH4+ • HNO3 • CaCO3 • H2SO4 • H2CO3 • HCO3- • NaClO • C6H12O6 • s-shaped • j-shaped • love of life • number of protons • chart of elements • protons + neutrons • the universal solvent • current human population • derived from human resources • last step in scientific method • improvement in human wellbeing • third step in scientific method • ...

STEAM Crossword 2023-07-07

STEAM Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Tells you what to wear in the morning
  2. The "a" in STEAM
  3. The technically word for classifying different animals and plants
  4. Last step of the scientific method
  5. Colored liquid used on canvas
  6. Can be used to see the stars and planets
  7. How you test your hypothesis
  8. The "e" in STEAM
  9. The "t" in STEAM
  10. First step of the scientific method
Down
  1. The "m" in STEAM
  2. To learn about a topic you...
  3. How you perform an experiment
  4. Third step of the scientific method
  5. Used to see tiny things
  6. If you are unsure about something you may have a ...
  7. The "s" in STEAM
  8. A synonym for nature
  9. Trees and flowers are...
  10. If you are a tight-rope walker you need this skill

20 Clues: The "m" in STEAM • The "a" in STEAM • The "s" in STEAM • The "e" in STEAM • The "t" in STEAM • A synonym for nature • Used to see tiny things • Trees and flowers are... • How you test your hypothesis • To learn about a topic you... • How you perform an experiment • Colored liquid used on canvas • Last step of the scientific method • Third step of the scientific method • ...

2-3 Scientific Method & Statistics 2022-07-23

2-3 Scientific Method & Statistics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Variables must be ____
  2. Uses surveys, field research, and secondary analysis
  3. Statistics used to make inferences about a larger group
  4. The mode is the value that appears most ___
  5. The normal curve is also called the ___ curve
  6. A ___ curve has a mean, mode, & median that are equal
  7. Testable statement of relationship between variables
  8. ___ distribution tells how often a value appears in a sample
  9. The ___ group is NOT exposed to the independent variable
  10. Measures of ___ describe the mean, mode, and median
  11. Scientific Method results have no ____
  12. Step two of the scientific method
  13. Participant changes because of belief, not treatment
  14. Scientific Method starts with this
Down
  1. Statistics that describe a sample of people
  2. Self-fulfilling prophecy means researcher influences ____
  3. The ___ group is exposed to the independent variable
  4. The mean is the ___ of all values
  5. Variables move in the same direction with this correlation
  6. How do we place subjects into the two groups?
  7. Normal curve has a ___ that occurs naturally
  8. Scientific Method produces results that are ____
  9. This type of research uses the scientific method
  10. Researcher & participant don’t know who gets treatment
  11. Produces the most accurate research results
  12. Opposed to politics & money, scientific method pursues ____
  13. The median is the ___ of the frequency distribution
  14. Standard ___ is how far data deviates from the mean

28 Clues: Variables must be ____ • The mean is the ___ of all values • Step two of the scientific method • Scientific Method starts with this • Scientific Method results have no ____ • Statistics that describe a sample of people • The mode is the value that appears most ___ • Produces the most accurate research results • Normal curve has a ___ that occurs naturally • ...

2-3 Scientific Method & Statistics 2022-07-23

2-3 Scientific Method & Statistics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Variables must be ____
  2. Uses surveys, field research, and secondary analysis
  3. Statistics used to make inferences about a larger group
  4. The mode is the value that appears most ___
  5. The normal curve is also called the ___ curve
  6. A ___ curve has a mean, mode, & median that are equal
  7. Testable statement of relationship between variables
  8. ___ distribution tells how often a value appears in a sample
  9. The ___ group is NOT exposed to the independent variable
  10. Measures of ___ describe the mean, mode, and median
  11. Scientific Method results have no ____
  12. Step two of the scientific method
  13. Participant changes because of belief, not treatment
  14. Scientific Method starts with this
Down
  1. Statistics that describe a sample of people
  2. Self-fulfilling prophecy means researcher influences ____
  3. The ___ group is exposed to the independent variable
  4. The mean is the ___ of all values
  5. Variables move in the same direction with this correlation
  6. How do we place subjects into the two groups?
  7. Normal curve has a ___ that occurs naturally
  8. Scientific Method produces results that are ____
  9. This type of research uses the scientific method
  10. Researcher & participant don’t know who gets treatment
  11. Produces the most accurate research results
  12. Opposed to politics & money, scientific method pursues ____
  13. The median is the ___ of the frequency distribution
  14. Standard ___ is how far data deviates from the mean

28 Clues: Variables must be ____ • The mean is the ___ of all values • Step two of the scientific method • Scientific Method starts with this • Scientific Method results have no ____ • Statistics that describe a sample of people • The mode is the value that appears most ___ • Produces the most accurate research results • Normal curve has a ___ that occurs naturally • ...

Semester 1 Review (NO SPACES IN ANSWERS) 2022-12-14

Semester 1 Review (NO SPACES IN ANSWERS) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. fith step of scientific method
  2. sixth step of scientific method
  3. A scientific law describes a
  4. ways in which movement of two blocks of rock along a fault causes an earthquake to occur (3)
  5. second step of scientific method
  6. ways in which movement of two blocks of rock along a fault causes an earthquake to occur (2)
  7. List the three things necessary for photosynthesis. (3)
  8. is a measure of the amount of water vapor that air is holding compared to the amount needed for saturation at a specific temperature
  9. ways in which movement of two blocks of rock along a fault causes an earthquake to occur (1)
  10. The process of liquid changing to a gas at the surface of the liquid is called
  11. when a scientist has tested her hypothesis, the next step in scientific inquiry is to
  12. Areas of low-pressure usually have --- weather
  13. List the three things necessary for photosynthesis. (2)
  14. What process takes rock to the inside of Earth
  15. 3 things that distinguish atmospheric layers. (1)
  16. Water freezes at
  17. The hypothesis that continents have slowly moved to their current locations is called
Down
  1. Water evaporates from oceans and lakes and rises into Earth's atmosphere as
  2. List the three things necessary for photosynthesis. (1)
  3. four step of scientific method
  4. 3 things that distinguish atmospheric layers. (2)
  5. The --- contains the highest concentration of ozone.
  6. 3 things that distinguish atmospheric layers. (3)
  7. a vast, underwater mountain chain is called a
  8. Most of the freshwater on Earth is found in
  9. used to measure temperature
  10. in which movement of two blocks of
  11. The ---- are the first to reach a seismograph after an earthquake.
  12. The --- is the layer of the atmosphere nearest to earth's surface
  13. The point in Earth's interior where the energy release of an earthquake occurs is the
  14. third step of scientific method
  15. a problem first step of scientific method
  16. plates move apart at the
  17. The boundary between cold and warm air masses is called a
  18. seventh step of scientific method

35 Clues: Water freezes at • plates move apart at the • used to measure temperature • A scientific law describes a • fith step of scientific method • four step of scientific method • sixth step of scientific method • third step of scientific method • second step of scientific method • seventh step of scientific method • in which movement of two blocks of • ...

The Scientific Method 2013-01-05

The Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Not always a _______ set of steps
  2. The fifth step in the Scientific Method
  3. The first step in the Scientific Method
  4. The fourth step in the Scientific Method
  5. Must be ___________
  6. The number of steps in the Scientific Method
Down
  1. The third step in the Scientific Method
  2. The last step in the Scientific Method
  3. Testable statement
  4. The second step in the Scientific Method

10 Clues: Testable statement • Must be ___________ • Not always a _______ set of steps • The last step in the Scientific Method • The third step in the Scientific Method • The fifth step in the Scientific Method • The first step in the Scientific Method • The fourth step in the Scientific Method • The second step in the Scientific Method • The number of steps in the Scientific Method

How Scientists Work (5th Grade/Unit 1) 2016-09-06

How Scientists Work (5th Grade/Unit 1) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the First Step in the Scientific Method
  2. the Second Step in the Scientific Method
  3. an idea or a conclusion based on observations
  4. procedure used to study something
  5. the Third Step in the Scientific Method
  6. the Last Step in the Scientific Method
  7. the study of the natural world through observations
Down
  1. a belief or a judgement, it is not proved
  2. the Fourth Step in the Scientific Method
  3. information collected by using the senses
  4. information collected during a scientific investigation
  5. sorting of things into groups of similar items

12 Clues: procedure used to study something • the Last Step in the Scientific Method • the First Step in the Scientific Method • the Third Step in the Scientific Method • the Fourth Step in the Scientific Method • the Second Step in the Scientific Method • a belief or a judgement, it is not proved • information collected by using the senses • ...

Paul's science crossword 2024-03-18

Paul's science crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the thing that measures temperature
  2. the 5th step of the scientific method
  3. what is a orange flame called
  4. the 6th step of the scientific method
  5. study of living things
Down
  1. the study of everything beyond the earths atmosphere
  2. the 4th step of the scientific method
  3. the 2nd step of the scientific method
  4. the 1st step of the scientific method
  5. the 3rd step of the scientific method
  6. the thing that controls air flow on a bunsen burner
  7. the 6th step of the scientific method

12 Clues: study of living things • what is a orange flame called • the thing that measures temperature • the 4th step of the scientific method • the 2nd step of the scientific method • the 5th step of the scientific method • the 1st step of the scientific method • the 3rd step of the scientific method • the 6th step of the scientific method • the 6th step of the scientific method • ...

Scientific Method & Forces 2022-09-12

Scientific Method & Forces crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A push or a pull; Has size and direction
  2. Physical contact between two objects experiencing force; Hitting a ball
  3. Using one or more of your five senses to gather information
  4. indicates the size and direction of forces using representative arrows
  5. being able to explain the things that you observe; A guess
  6. movement or action that appears to be continuous
  7. Results in motion in direction of larger force
  8. Variable that is changed or tested
  9. Unit for force
  10. A possible explanation to a question; must be testable
  11. Forces are equal; no movement
Down
  1. No physical contact between two objects experiencing force; Gravity
  2. combination of all forces; sum of forces
  3. Variable that responds;depends on another
  4. an objects change in position relative to a reference point
  5. Any material that attracts iron or materials containing iron
  6. A force of attraction between two objects due to their size
  7. Group that is left alone during an experiment

18 Clues: Unit for force • Forces are equal; no movement • Variable that is changed or tested • combination of all forces; sum of forces • A push or a pull; Has size and direction • Variable that responds;depends on another • Group that is left alone during an experiment • Results in motion in direction of larger force • movement or action that appears to be continuous • ...

Scientific Method & Forces 2022-09-12

Scientific Method & Forces crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A push or a pull; Has size and direction
  2. Physical contact between two objects experiencing force; Hitting a ball
  3. Using one or more of your five senses to gather information
  4. indicates the size and direction of forces using representative arrows
  5. being able to explain the things that you observe; A guess
  6. movement or action that appears to be continuous
  7. Results in motion in direction of larger force
  8. Variable that is changed or tested
  9. Unit for force
  10. A possible explanation to a question; must be testable
  11. Forces are equal; no movement
Down
  1. No physical contact between two objects experiencing force; Gravity
  2. combination of all forces; sum of forces
  3. Variable that responds;depends on another
  4. an objects change in position relative to a reference point
  5. Any material that attracts iron or materials containing iron
  6. A force of attraction between two objects due to their size
  7. Group that is left alone during an experiment

18 Clues: Unit for force • Forces are equal; no movement • Variable that is changed or tested • combination of all forces; sum of forces • A push or a pull; Has size and direction • Variable that responds;depends on another • Group that is left alone during an experiment • Results in motion in direction of larger force • movement or action that appears to be continuous • ...

The Scientific Method 2021-08-30

The Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an idea, statement, or prediction that can be tested
  2. facts about something that can be used to calculate, plan or draw conclusions
  3. to state what will or might happen in the future
  4. Step 2 of the Scientific Method
  5. Step 1 of the Scientific Method: What do you want to learn?
  6. a test designed to support or disprove a hypothesis
  7. Step 5 of the Scientific Method: What are the results?
Down
  1. Step 6 of the Scientific Method: Discuss the results and what you discovered.
  2. Step 4 of the Scientific Method: Conduct an experiment to test your question.
  3. Step 3 of the Scientific Method: Predict the answer to your question.
  4. an organized process used to answer questions
  5. to come to a conclusion based on the information observed
  6. the factors that can be changed

13 Clues: Step 2 of the Scientific Method • the factors that can be changed • an organized process used to answer questions • to state what will or might happen in the future • a test designed to support or disprove a hypothesis • an idea, statement, or prediction that can be tested • Step 5 of the Scientific Method: What are the results? • ...

Scientific Method Keywords 2022-08-26

Scientific Method Keywords crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a collection of data
  2. the act of reviewing data
  3. when you take notice of something
  4. a quantity that does not change with circumstances in an environment under stated conditions
  5. evaluating work with others
  6. a variable that is altered during a scientific experiment
  7. a guess based on evidence
  8. used to test a hypothesis
  9. the variable being tested during an experiment
  10. methods of measurement
  11. a group that is used for control in a statistical experiment
  12. the end of a process
  13. how correctly something represents the true value of an attribute
Down
  1. contemplate natural sources
  2. the degree to which repeated measurements give the same results
  3. collecting data during an experiment
  4. research done to help answer a question
  5. a group that receives an experimental

18 Clues: a collection of data • the end of a process • methods of measurement • the act of reviewing data • a guess based on evidence • used to test a hypothesis • contemplate natural sources • evaluating work with others • when you take notice of something • collecting data during an experiment • a group that receives an experimental • research done to help answer a question • ...

Scientific Method & Forces 2022-09-12

Scientific Method & Forces crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an objects change in position relative to a reference point
  2. A force of attraction between two objects due to their size
  3. movement or action that appears to be continuous
  4. No physical contact between two objects experiencing force; Gravity
  5. Forces are equal; no movement
  6. Variable that responds;depends on another
  7. A possible explanation to a question; must be testable
  8. Variable that is changed or tested
  9. Any material that attracts iron or materials containing iron
  10. Group that is left alone during an experiment
  11. indicates the size and direction of forces using representative arrows
Down
  1. Physical contact between two objects experiencing force; Hitting a ball
  2. Results in motion in direction of larger force
  3. A push or a pull; Has size and direction
  4. Unit for force
  5. being able to explain the things that you observe; A guess
  6. Using one or more of your five senses to gather information
  7. combination of all forces; sum of forces

18 Clues: Unit for force • Forces are equal; no movement • Variable that is changed or tested • A push or a pull; Has size and direction • combination of all forces; sum of forces • Variable that responds;depends on another • Group that is left alone during an experiment • Results in motion in direction of larger force • movement or action that appears to be continuous • ...

Scientific Method Vocabulary 2022-08-29

Scientific Method Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. test to find the answer to the problem
  2. logical explanation of an observation draw from prior knowledge
  3. summary of results/ answer to the problem
  4. information collected
  5. explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations
  6. factor whose value is the result you are testing
  7. a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events
  8. rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature
  9. possible explanation for an observation that can be tested
  10. number of times an experiment is conducted
  11. a condition that is changed in order to find out the effect of that change
Down
  1. factor you manipulate to see how the dependent variable is affected
  2. using one or more of your senses to gather information
  3. comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether or not you agree with it
  4. the investigation and exploration of the natural world
  5. factors remaining the same
  6. question that you are seek an answer for
  7. picture that shows relationships between sets of data

18 Clues: information collected • factors remaining the same • test to find the answer to the problem • question that you are seek an answer for • summary of results/ answer to the problem • number of times an experiment is conducted • factor whose value is the result you are testing • rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature • ...

Scientific Method (1) 2021-07-28

Scientific Method (1) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to watch carefully
  2. measure of lenght, depth, and height
  3. large cup with wide mouth & pouring spout
  4. amount of heaviness pulled down by gravity
  5. scientific procedure to discover/test a hypothesis
  6. a diagram that represents the variation of a variable
  7. detailed examination to better understand
  8. the facts collected to analyze dependent variable
  9. amount of space that something takes up
Down
  1. an instrument used to measure heat
  2. unit of temperature with 0 is freezing
  3. the cause that was manipulated
  4. to reset with a defined number
  5. a certain part of 100
  6. an educated guess
  7. when the subject isn't tested for dependentvariable the effect that results from changes
  8. able to be changed or adapted
  9. containers wide on the bottom & smaller at the top

18 Clues: an educated guess • to watch carefully • a certain part of 100 • able to be changed or adapted • the cause that was manipulated • to reset with a defined number • an instrument used to measure heat • measure of lenght, depth, and height • unit of temperature with 0 is freezing • amount of space that something takes up • large cup with wide mouth & pouring spout • ...

Scientific Method 2022-10-30

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The seventh step in the scientific method
  2. The responding variable
  3. The first step in the scientific method
  4. The sixth step in the scientific method
Down
  1. The variable that stays the same
  2. The manipulated variable
  3. How to test your hypothesis, The fourth step in the scientific method
  4. The fifth step in the scientific method
  5. The second step in the scientific method
  6. The third step in the scientific method

10 Clues: The responding variable • The manipulated variable • The variable that stays the same • The fifth step in the scientific method • The first step in the scientific method • The third step in the scientific method • The sixth step in the scientific method • The second step in the scientific method • The seventh step in the scientific method • ...

Scientific method crossword puzzle 2023-08-15

Scientific method crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. States your take on the experiment
  2. Second step of the scientific method
  3. the way of obtaining information to prove or disprove a hypothesis (NO SPACE INBETWEEN WORDS)
  4. 4th step of the scientific method
  5. what is used to write the conclusion
  6. outcome is this if it is most likely going to happen
  7. In this stage you add all evidence needed together
Down
  1. 4th step of the scientific method
  2. first step of the scientific method
  3. Third step of the scientific method
  4. Supports your claim and proves it true
  5. hypothesis presents the variables as the same
  6. who is performing the experiment
  7. hypothesis presents the variables different
  8. Links evidence to claim

15 Clues: Links evidence to claim • who is performing the experiment • 4th step of the scientific method • 4th step of the scientific method • States your take on the experiment • first step of the scientific method • Third step of the scientific method • Second step of the scientific method • what is used to write the conclusion • Supports your claim and proves it true • ...

Scientific Method Review 2024-08-09

Scientific Method Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Drawing a conclusion or judgment based on data
  2. Observation, Using the senses to gather information about something…WITHOUT Numbers
  3. Method, A method of problem solving by testing a hypothesis
  4. The things that change or can be changed in an experiment
  5. Table, An organized chart to record and keep data from the experiment
  6. The parts of the experiment that stay the same in each trial.
  7. Group, A group that sets baseline data by test the independent variable in its original form.
  8. A prediction (educated guess) that answers your question and must be testable
  9. Each test performed in an experiment
  10. Variable, The changes that are measured in an experiment….the EFFECT
Down
  1. Testing an idea or hypothesis through a controlled investigation
  2. Making and recording measurements/ descriptions
  3. Variable, What CAUSES the changes measured in an experiment. The set or the IF of the hypothesis
  4. A study of the data looking for patterns/relationships, errors, and meaning
  5. Observation, Using tools to gather measurements about something…WITH Numbers
  6. A judgment that tells whether the data does or does not support the hypothesis. (accept or reject)
  7. What it is that you want to test or find out
  8. A collection of facts - usually numbers

18 Clues: Each test performed in an experiment • A collection of facts - usually numbers • What it is that you want to test or find out • Drawing a conclusion or judgment based on data • Making and recording measurements/ descriptions • The things that change or can be changed in an experiment • Method, A method of problem solving by testing a hypothesis • ...

The Scientific Method 2022-08-19

The Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the step that you base you hypothesis off of
  2. the last step of the scientific method
  3. your dependent variable goes here on the graph
  4. what you would say if your data doesn't agree with you hypothesis
  5. what you would say if your data agrees with your hypothesis
  6. an acronym for the scientific method
  7. type of graph you use when your IV is numbers
  8. the variable you CHANGE in an experiment
  9. the variables that you keep the same in an experiment
  10. your independent variable goes here on the graph
Down
  1. an acronym for where the variables go on the graph
  2. the variable you are MESEAURING in an experiment
  3. the step that you use a graph for
  4. the step that you use your 5 senses for
  5. the first step of the scientific method
  6. written in an if...then... format
  7. the "normal group" or baseline
  8. type of graph you use when your IV is categories

18 Clues: the "normal group" or baseline • the step that you use a graph for • written in an if...then... format • an acronym for the scientific method • the last step of the scientific method • the step that you use your 5 senses for • the first step of the scientific method • the variable you CHANGE in an experiment • the step that you base you hypothesis off of • ...

The Scientific method 2023-08-20

The Scientific method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. listed under the Materials and Methods section
  2. where you collect and organize your data
  3. a cycle, something that can be done repeatedly
  4. based on knowledge and experience.
  5. summarizes the experiment and the hypothesis
  6. an experiment can lead to new ______.
  7. This is step 1.
  8. where you organize and explalin your data
  9. the hypothesis
  10. explores different cuases of the problem
  11. Problems are often observed with your ______.
Down
  1. A ______ is a declarative statement.
  2. an systematic procedure
  3. can be logically contradicted
  4. controlled, independent & dependent
  5. the reason you are performing this experiment
  6. _____ an experiment
  7. an observation that can be counted

18 Clues: the hypothesis • This is step 1. • _____ an experiment • an systematic procedure • can be logically contradicted • based on knowledge and experience. • an observation that can be counted • controlled, independent & dependent • A ______ is a declarative statement. • an experiment can lead to new ______. • where you collect and organize your data • ...

Chemistry & Scientific Method 2025-09-03

Chemistry & Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. : Scientist whose number represents particles in a mole
  2. : Testable explanation in the scientific method
  3. : Weak attraction between water molecules giving special properties
  4. : Type of bond where atoms transfer electrons
  5. : Neutral subatomic particle
  6. : Uneven distribution of charge in a molecule like water
  7. : 6.02 x 10^23 particles of a substance
  8. : Atoms want 8 electrons in their outer shell for stability
  9. : Negatively charged subatomic particle
Down
  1. : Factor that can change in an experiment
  2. : Positively charged ion
  3. : Variable measured in response to change
  4. : Variable changed on purpose in an experiment
  5. : Negatively charged ion
  6. : Group kept unchanged for comparison
  7. : Type of bond where atoms share electrons
  8. : Positively charged subatomic particle
  9. : Basic unit of matter

18 Clues: : Basic unit of matter • : Positively charged ion • : Negatively charged ion • : Neutral subatomic particle • : Group kept unchanged for comparison • : Positively charged subatomic particle • : 6.02 x 10^23 particles of a substance • : Negatively charged subatomic particle • : Factor that can change in an experiment • : Variable measured in response to change • ...

2-3 Scientific Method (no spaces 2-word answers) 2024-06-04

2-3 Scientific Method (no spaces 2-word answers) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ___ ___ means the participant changes because of their belief, not because of treatment
  2. The ___ group is NOT exposed to the independent variable
  3. We use the Scientific Method because it produces results that are ____
  4. Step three involves creating a ___, or a testable statement of relationship between two variables
  5. ___ ___ means the participant does not know who gets treatment
  6. Self-fulfilling prophecy means the researcher influences the ____
  7. Step one of the scientific method starts with this
  8. We use the Scientific Method because its results have no ___ ___ .
  9. Step four is ___ ___ by separating participants into two groups and then conducting an experiment.
Down
  1. The scientific method does not pursue popularity or money, it pursues ____
  2. ___ ___ means the researcher AND participant do not know who gets treatment
  3. Step seven is ___ ___ , or summarize your experiment & results
  4. The ___ group is exposed to the independent variable
  5. This type of research uses surveys, field research, and secondary analysis
  6. Variables must be ____ , or the experiment will not work.
  7. Step six is ___ ___ , in order to determine if there is a relationship between the variables
  8. Step two of the scientific method involves doing this
  9. How do we place participants into groups? So the results do not reflect the participant’s characteristics?
  10. This type of research uses the scientific method
  11. The ___ ___ produces the most accurate research results

20 Clues: This type of research uses the scientific method • Step one of the scientific method starts with this • The ___ group is exposed to the independent variable • Step two of the scientific method involves doing this • The ___ group is NOT exposed to the independent variable • Variables must be ____ , or the experiment will not work. • ...

scientific method 2021-11-24

scientific method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. educated guess
  2. using our senses to come to a conclusion
  3. system of measurement
  4. receives independent variable
  5. accuracy
Down
  1. guess based on observation
  2. first step of the scientific method phrased as a question
  3. does not receive independent variable
  4. on the x axis
  5. providing feedback
  6. on the y axis

11 Clues: accuracy • on the x axis • on the y axis • educated guess • providing feedback • system of measurement • guess based on observation • receives independent variable • does not receive independent variable • using our senses to come to a conclusion • first step of the scientific method phrased as a question

Scientific method 2021-11-24

Scientific method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. systems of measurements
  2. While inspecting the item I made a ___
  3. The group that is changed
  4. How accurate some thing is
  5. The process of looking to gain information
Down
  1. The group separated from the others
  2. The Y value
  3. the question
  4. whats being solved
  5. To check a person work
  6. The X value

11 Clues: The Y value • The X value • the question • whats being solved • To check a person work • systems of measurements • The group that is changed • How accurate some thing is • The group separated from the others • While inspecting the item I made a ___ • The process of looking to gain information

Scientific method 2022-06-13

Scientific method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. detailed examination of any information.
  2. find information and facts
  3. an idea is proposed and tested wether it is true or false.
  4. what did you find out.
  5. the action or process of closely observing or monitoring something.
Down
  1. to predict the outcome
  2. what happened to the experiment.
  3. measure and collect information from the experiment
  4. what do you need for an experiment.
  5. the steps to carry out the experiment.
  6. what are you going to find out.
  7. the steps you need to do.

12 Clues: to predict the outcome • what did you find out. • the steps you need to do. • find information and facts • what are you going to find out. • what happened to the experiment. • what do you need for an experiment. • detailed examination of any information. • the steps to carry out the experiment. • measure and collect information from the experiment • ...

Scientific Method 2024-08-26

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Making and recording measurements.
  2. What it is that you want to test or find out.
  3. An organized chart used to record data.
  4. Drawing a conclusion or judgement based on data.
Down
  1. Testing an idea or hypothesis through a controlled investigation.
  2. A collection of facts - usually numbers.
  3. A judgment that tells whether the data does or does not support the hypothesis.
  4. Things that change or can be changed during an experiment.
  5. An educated guess that answers your question.
  6. Each test performed during an experiment.
  7. A study of the data looking for patterns, errors, and meaning.

11 Clues: Making and recording measurements. • An organized chart used to record data. • A collection of facts - usually numbers. • Each test performed during an experiment. • An educated guess that answers your question. • What it is that you want to test or find out. • Drawing a conclusion or judgement based on data. • Things that change or can be changed during an experiment. • ...

Scientific Method 2024-12-09

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Process of observing to gain information
  2. Factors remaining the same
  3. An explanation that is based on available evidence but is not a direct observation
  4. Picture that shows relationships between sets of data
Down
  1. Question that you are seeking an answer for
  2. Information collected
  3. Number of times the experiment is conducted
  4. Factor whose value is the result you are testing
  5. Steps taken to find the answer to the problem
  6. The answer to the problem
  7. A condition that is changed in order to find out the effect of that change

11 Clues: Information collected • The answer to the problem • Factors remaining the same • Process of observing to gain information • Question that you are seeking an answer for • Number of times the experiment is conducted • Steps taken to find the answer to the problem • Factor whose value is the result you are testing • Picture that shows relationships between sets of data • ...

Scientific Method 2024-11-07

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Measurements you know about things
  2. Thing you are trying to measure
  3. Scientific procedure to test a hypothesis
  4. Seeing something and making notes
Down
  1. Things you know without measuring
  2. Educated guess about a phenomenon
  3. Facts or things you know
  4. Write down what you know or learned
  5. A careful search for answers
  6. A guess of what will happen
  7. Something that helps you find an answer

11 Clues: Facts or things you know • A guess of what will happen • A careful search for answers • Thing you are trying to measure • Things you know without measuring • Educated guess about a phenomenon • Seeing something and making notes • Measurements you know about things • Write down what you know or learned • Something that helps you find an answer • ...

Scientific Method 2025-06-03

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. variable The thing that changes in an experiment
  2. Scientists rely on this to support their claims
  3. What you get after you do an experiment
  4. What you do to collect data
  5. When you gather information about something or someone
  6. Something that you want the answer too
  7. The thing that stays the same in an experiment
Down
  1. What you think will happen in the experiment
  2. Variable The thing that examine in an experiment
  3. The thing that isn't changed to compare
  4. What you believe based on what you observed

11 Clues: What you do to collect data • Something that you want the answer too • The thing that isn't changed to compare • What you get after you do an experiment • What you believe based on what you observed • What you think will happen in the experiment • The thing that stays the same in an experiment • Scientists rely on this to support their claims • ...

Chapter 1 Crossword 2021-09-02

Chapter 1 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Explains why something happens in nature.
  2. The fourth step of the scientific method is to ______ the hypothesis with an experiment.
  3. Any piece of information gathered from an experiment.
  4. A _____ graph compares numbers to words.
  5. An experiment in which only one variable is changed at a time.
  6. A series of steps followed in order to solve a problem.
  7. Describes what happens in nature.
  8. A guess about an observation. Is subjective (opinion based).
  9. Data in the form of numbers.
  10. The third step of the scientific method is to form a ______. This is a possible answer to the question.
  11. Any factor that can change in an experiment.
  12. Factor that stays the same in an experiment.
  13. The variable/change that is measured and recorded at the end of the experiment.
  14. The fifth step of the scientific method is to _____ the data.
  15. The scientific study of nonliving matter in the world/universe and how it works.
Down
  1. The study of matter and energy, and how objects move in the universe.
  2. The second step of the scientific method is to do _________.
  3. Study of elements, atoms, and how substances react with each other.
  4. Data in the form of descriptive words.
  5. The process of collecting information by using the 5 senses. Is objective (fact, not opinion).
  6. The curve at a liquid's surface by which one measures the volume of the liquid.
  7. The study of Earth and its atmosphere.
  8. A ____ chart compares the parts or percentages of a whole.
  9. The first step of the scientific method is to ask a ________.
  10. A variable that a scientist manipulates, or changes, during the experiment.
  11. Graph that compares a number to a number. Data points are not connected.
  12. The study of planets and outer space.
  13. A ______ graph compares numbers to numbers. The data points are connected.
  14. The sixth step of the scientific method is to draw ________.

29 Clues: Data in the form of numbers. • Describes what happens in nature. • The study of planets and outer space. • Data in the form of descriptive words. • The study of Earth and its atmosphere. • A _____ graph compares numbers to words. • Explains why something happens in nature. • Any factor that can change in an experiment. • Factor that stays the same in an experiment. • ...

Scientific Method 2022-09-12

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How you get educated to make a guess
  2. what you do after an experiment
  3. What you see that makes you question something
  4. The variable that you change to make an experiment
  5. The variable that does not change in an experiment
  6. Why everything happened in your experiment
Down
  1. An educated guess
  2. The study you use to solve a question
  3. What happened in you experiment
  4. what starts the scientific method.
  5. A variable that an outside force needs to change

11 Clues: An educated guess • What happened in you experiment • what you do after an experiment • what starts the scientific method. • How you get educated to make a guess • The study you use to solve a question • Why everything happened in your experiment • What you see that makes you question something • A variable that an outside force needs to change • ...

scientific method 2022-08-17

scientific method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rule number one in this class
  2. a test done to see if a hypothesis is correct or not
  3. who teaches this class?
  4. the process used to ask questions and get answers to them
Down
  1. the items needed to do an experiment
  2. the problem you want to solve in an experiment
  3. an educated guess
  4. explanation of whether the experiment worked or not
  5. what month is it?
  6. the facts you gather from reputable sources
  7. the results from the experiment put into a visual form

11 Clues: an educated guess • what month is it? • who teaches this class? • rule number one in this class • the items needed to do an experiment • the facts you gather from reputable sources • the problem you want to solve in an experiment • explanation of whether the experiment worked or not • a test done to see if a hypothesis is correct or not • ...

scientific method 2022-10-11

scientific method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. factors meaning the same thing.
  2. we want to study what experts what you want to study.
  3. answers to the problem.
  4. variable changes base on what the scientist changes.
Down
  1. collecting information.
  2. variable its what you Chang on purpose in
  3. an educated guess to the problem.
  4. the question you are seeking answers for.
  5. variable never changes it always has to be the same.
  6. experiment.
  7. method the process for studying or experiment to help you reach the conclusion.

11 Clues: experiment. • collecting information. • answers to the problem. • factors meaning the same thing. • an educated guess to the problem. • variable its what you Chang on purpose in • the question you are seeking answers for. • variable never changes it always has to be the same. • variable changes base on what the scientist changes. • ...

Scientific Method 2022-09-29

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the variable that you control
  2. factors of a science experiment
  3. a prediction made based on data
  4. refuting or supporting your hypothesis
  5. what you do to test a hypothesis
  6. the variable that controls another variable
Down
  1. studying an object closely
  2. the variable that you can't control
  3. a question you are trying to solve
  4. an educated guess
  5. the variable that stays the same

11 Clues: an educated guess • studying an object closely • the variable that you control • factors of a science experiment • a prediction made based on data • the variable that stays the same • what you do to test a hypothesis • a question you are trying to solve • the variable that you can't control • refuting or supporting your hypothesis • the variable that controls another variable

Scientific Method 2021-09-23

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Comparing the results of the experiment prediction posed by the hypothesis.
  2. A variable that is always changing, the variable you experiment on.
  3. The response to the a variable, relies on the scientist’s changes.
  4. An idea that proposes an answer to an unknown phenomenon.
  5. A set of procedures that scientists follow to learn more about the world.
  6. A statement said at the end of an experiment to either prove or disprove a hypothesis.
Down
  1. A scientist proposes the problem they want to solve.
  2. A statement of knowledge gained through the senses or through the use of scientific equipment.
  3. A process where someone tests a theory or hypothesis to see if it works/is true.
  4. Information gathered from the experiment a scientist performed.
  5. A variable that never changes.

11 Clues: A variable that never changes. • A scientist proposes the problem they want to solve. • An idea that proposes an answer to an unknown phenomenon. • Information gathered from the experiment a scientist performed. • The response to the a variable, relies on the scientist’s changes. • A variable that is always changing, the variable you experiment on. • ...

Scientific Method 2021-08-27

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. variable that the scientist controls or manipulates
  2. a statement about how things work in nature that seems to be true all the time
  3. a prediction that can be tested
  4. procedures used to solve problems and answer questions
Down
  1. that amount of space an object takes up
  2. the variable you are trying to measure in an experiment, the one that may change
  3. something that stays the same throughout an experiment
  4. the measure of how hot or cold something is
  5. an explanation of things or events based on scientific knowledge resulting from many observations and experiments
  6. Independent _____________: the variable you are changing
  7. the standard to which the outcome of a test is compared

11 Clues: a prediction that can be tested • that amount of space an object takes up • the measure of how hot or cold something is • variable that the scientist controls or manipulates • something that stays the same throughout an experiment • procedures used to solve problems and answer questions • the standard to which the outcome of a test is compared • ...

Scientific Method 2021-08-30

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a testable statement
  2. data using non-numerical information
  3. a logical explanation of an observation that is based on previous knowledge
  4. the variable that is changed in an experiment
Down
  1. data using only numbers
  2. using one or more senses to collect data
  3. Describes a patter or event in nature that is always true
  4. observations recorded during an experiment
  5. a statement about what will happen next or in the future
  6. the variable that is observable in an experiment
  7. variables that must remain the same during an experiment

11 Clues: a testable statement • data using only numbers • data using non-numerical information • using one or more senses to collect data • observations recorded during an experiment • the variable that is changed in an experiment • the variable that is observable in an experiment • a statement about what will happen next or in the future • ...

Scientific Method 2021-08-25

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The part of an experiment that the scientist changes
  2. What you think is true based on evidence.
  3. When a scientist tests a hypothesis or theory.
  4. What you see, smell, hear, taste, or feel in an experiment.
  5. What you think will happen.
  6. What drives the hypothesis and experiment
  7. Information found in experiments
Down
  1. The part of the experiment that will be affected by the change of an independent variable.
  2. An educated guess about what will happen in an experiment.
  3. A process in which scientists confirm or deny a hypothesis with several steps.
  4. A part of the experiment that stays the same

11 Clues: What you think will happen. • Information found in experiments • What you think is true based on evidence. • What drives the hypothesis and experiment • A part of the experiment that stays the same • When a scientist tests a hypothesis or theory. • The part of an experiment that the scientist changes • An educated guess about what will happen in an experiment. • ...

Scientific Method 2021-11-24

Scientific Method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. checking work with a partner.
  2. when 5 senses are used to make an inference
  3. a educated guess based off of your experiment
  4. a prediction
  5. the system based off of mass,grams,and volume.
Down
  1. what can be seen in the experiment
  2. the variable that is being measured.
  3. a group that is being tested in the experiment.
  4. the variable that is being changed.
  5. a group that stays the same in the experiment.
  6. what made the experiment is happen

11 Clues: a prediction • checking work with a partner. • what can be seen in the experiment • what made the experiment is happen • the variable that is being changed. • the variable that is being measured. • when 5 senses are used to make an inference • a educated guess based off of your experiment • a group that stays the same in the experiment. • ...

Scientific method 2023-08-15

Scientific method crossword puzzle
Across
  1. involving qualities
  2. 4th step, qualitative & quantitative
  3. Conclusion format
  4. a hypothesis which changes
  5. 3rd step in scientific method
  6. another way to say first step in method
  7. not changing type of hypothesis
Down
  1. involving numbers
  2. 2nd step of scientific method
  3. first step in method
  4. 5th step of scientific method

11 Clues: involving numbers • Conclusion format • involving qualities • first step in method • a hypothesis which changes • 2nd step of scientific method • 5th step of scientific method • 3rd step in scientific method • not changing type of hypothesis • 4th step, qualitative & quantitative • another way to say first step in method