Nature of Science Vocab

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Across
  1. 3. rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature.
  2. 7. the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations.
  3. 8. factor you observe or measure during an experiment; y-axis on a graph.
  4. 9. a method of procedure consisting in observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.
  5. 11. a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.
  6. 12. data that uses of words to describe what is observed in an experiment.
  7. 14. possible explanation for a question or a problem that can be tested by scientific investigations.
Down
  1. 1. data that uses of numbers to describe what is observed in an experiment.
  2. 2. explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.
  3. 4. the factor that you want to test; is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable; x-axis on a graph.
  4. 5. a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.
  5. 6. using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs.
  6. 10. thinking that compares what you already know information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it or not.
  7. 13. a factor in an experiment that stays the same.