Nature of Science

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Across
  1. 2. anything in an experiment that can change or be measured
  2. 6. careful observation and study of something to learn more about it
  3. 10. an educated conclusion or interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge
  4. 11. one single repeat of a test in an investigation
  5. 12. the group that does NOT receive the experimental treatment; used as a baseline
  6. 14. running the same experiment multiple times; can be repeated with similar results
  7. 16. information gathered using the five senses or tools
  8. 17. the ONE variable the scientists purposely changes in an experiment
  9. 18. Scientists watch and record what happens WITHOUT changing anything
  10. 20. the step-by-step plan for carrying out a scientific investigation
  11. 21. a question or hypothesis that CAN be answered through experimentation
  12. 24. all factors kept the same so only one variable changes at a time
  13. 26. when scientists try something during an investigation to collect data
  14. 27. a testable prediction stated as an "if...then..." statement
  15. 28. facts, observations, measurements, or data that support a claim or conclusion
  16. 29. a statement that describes what happened and why, based on evidence
  17. 30. a trustworthy, accurate source (textbooks, experts, educational sites)
  18. 31. an educated guess about what will happen based on prior knowledge and evidence
  19. 32. a type of investigation where ONE variable is changed to test its effect on another variable
Down
  1. 1. the variable measured or observed; changes based on the independent variable
  2. 3. real and genuine; based on actual observations and evidence
  3. 4. an investigation where one variable is changed to see how it affects something else
  4. 5. using curiosity to observe and ask questions about the natural world
  5. 7. an investigation of the natural world that is planned and based on evidence
  6. 8. based on sound reasoning and evidence; tests what it is supposed to test
  7. 9. confirmed to be true through testing or checking by others
  8. 13. a personal belief or feeling NOT based solely on facts or evidence
  9. 15. observations based on what can be detected through the senses or measured with tools
  10. 19. a process scientists use to study the natural world by asking questions and gathering evidence
  11. 22. a statement summarizing what was learned; supported by evidence
  12. 23. a process scientists use to answer questions and learn about the world around them
  13. 25. observations and measurements collected during an investigation