Scientific Inquiry

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Across
  1. 3. an experiment where only one variable is changed
  2. 5. this variable is something that is kept the same in the experiment
  3. 7. an educated guess
  4. 9. In this step of an experiment, you summarize what you learned.
  5. 10. When you analyze results of your experiment, you create a table of your observations and then create a _______.
  6. 11. grouping together of items that are alike in some ways
  7. 13. the question in an experiment should be _______ and not contain an opinion
  8. 15. explaining the things you observe
  9. 16. this variable is the one thing the scientist changes on purpose
Down
  1. 1. making a statement about what will happen in the future based on information from the past.
  2. 2. creating representations of complex objects or processes
  3. 4. this variable is variable that is measured
  4. 6. this science skill uses your 5 senses
  5. 8. comparing observations to reach a conclusion about something.
  6. 12. studying or researching a subject to discover facts
  7. 14. In this step of an experiment, you should list your steps and materials.