Nature of Science

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Across
  1. 7. that factor that changes as a result of manipulation one or more independent variables
  2. 9. used to display and compare data in a number of categories
  3. 12. the factor that is deliberately manipulated in an investigation
  4. 14. consumer that eats only plants
  5. 15. occurs when an activity is repeated by a different person
  6. 16. occurs when an activity is repeated by the same person
  7. 17. is an organism that eats other organisms
  8. 20. organism that gets energy and nutrients by breaking down the remains of other organisms
  9. 21. can be a visual or mathematical representation of an object or system. This is also useful for showing things that are too small, too large, or too complex to see easily
  10. 22. eats other animals
Down
  1. 1. all the measurements scientist gather in support of a scientific explanation
  2. 2. an ideal way to display date that are parts of a whole
  3. 3. process of obtaining information by using the senses
  4. 4. are the facts, figures, and other evidence scientists gather when they conduct an investigation
  5. 5. a testable idea or explanation that leads to a scientific investigation
  6. 6. description of a specific relationship under given conditions in the natural world
  7. 8. an organized procedure to study under controlled conditions
  8. 10. define a problem, form hypothesis, plan an investigation, collecting data, conclusion
  9. 11. most often used to show continuous change. Usually used for showing changes over time
  10. 13. eats both plants and animals
  11. 18. uses energy to make food
  12. 19. Well-supported explanation of nature