Scientific Inquiry

3. the pursuit of knowledge through the process of discovery
4. systematic error [is] introduced into sampling or testing by selecting or encouraging one outcome or answer over others
8. any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or type in an experiment
9. the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry
10. representations of objects, systems or events and are used as tools for understanding the natural world
12. A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical science
14. Scientific. A statement that describes an observable occurrence in nature that appears to always be true
15. development of science from ancient times to the present
16. What you found in your study
17. Method. The pattern of investigating procedures.
19. a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact
20. Variable. Often denoted as "y" whose value depends on that of another

1. the process of associating numbers with physical quantities
2. facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis
5. formal or systematic examination of research
6. the condition where gravity seems to be very small (ex. on the moon)
7. a statement based on experimental measurements and observations
11. a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
13. a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world
18. Variable. Often denoted as "x" whose variation does not depend on another