Living in the Lab

2. Factors in an experiment that are kept constant to ensure that any observed effects are due to changes in the independent variable.
4. The curved surface at the top of a liquid in a container, used for measuring the volume of a liquid accurately.
6. The act of carefully watching, noting, and recording events or phenomena to gather information.
8. The consistency and repeatability of results obtained from an experiment or measurement.
10. A logical conclusion or interpretation made based on observations and evidence.
12. A systematic approach or procedure followed in scientific experiments to gather data and test hypotheses.
13. The degree to which a measurement or observation reflects the true or accepted value of a quantity.
14. A laboratory tool that produces an open flame for heating or sterilizing substances.

1. A graduated glass or plastic container used for accurately measuring liquids.
3. The factor in a scientific experiment that is deliberately changed or manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.
5. A device designed to put out fires by releasing firefighting agents, often used in emergencies.
7. Protective eyewear worn in the laboratory to shield the eyes from chemical splashes, fires, and other potential hazards.
9. A small, cylindrical glass container used for holding and heating small quantities of liquids.
11. A summary of the findings and outcomes of an experiment, often indicating whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted.
15. A cylindrical glass container with a spout, used for holding, mixing, and heating liquids in the laboratory.