1r1 Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. An explanation that has been tested by numerous, independent researchers over a long period of time.
  2. 5. An experiment or observation is ____ when others who do the same experiment or make the same observation get the same result.
  3. 7. A statement that makes a claim, backs it up with evidence and explains the reasoning for making the claim.
  4. 9. The formal process used to study the sciences.
  5. 13. The foundation for all scientific discoveries.
  6. 15. The factor that is changed by the scientist during an experiment.
  7. 16. Anything that has mass and volume
Down
  1. 1. Astrology is an example of a(n) ______.
  2. 2. Data is _____ when it describes what is actually observed or measured without opinion or interpretation.
  3. 3. An unconfirmed but testable explanation of an observation that is often written in an if...then statement.
  4. 6. A list of steps that outlines how to perform a particular experiment
  5. 8. Factors in an experiment that could affect the outcome but are kept constant
  6. 10. A statement that says something is true
  7. 11. Our universe obeys a set of _____.
  8. 12. A factor which may change.
  9. 14. An acitivity that is set up with specific conditions so that you can make observations.