Scientific Inquiry and the Scientific Method

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Across
  1. 6. A _______ group is identical in every way to the experimental group except that it is not exposed to the treatment.
  2. 9. Observations inevitably lead to many _________.
  3. 10. _________ experiments are the standard way in which cause and effect relationships are studied.
  4. 11. ___________ are tested by making more observations or by setting up experiments (and observing the results)
  5. 12. A natural tendency of humans is to look for ___________ in observations and to wonder about the underlying processes.
  6. 13. An organized way of using logic and careful unbiased observations to answer questions.
Down
  1. 1. Any characteristics that can vary among individuals or groups in an experiment.
  2. 2. Populations are usually characterized by much ___________ and biological systems are complex, thus scientific studies typically provide probabilistic explanations of the world, not proof with absolute certainty.
  3. 3. Variables that are not controlled for in a study are known as _________ variables
  4. 4. Typically, the ________ variable is manipulated by the investigator.
  5. 5. The last step of the scientific method is to formulate a ________ and interpret the results
  6. 7. Step 5 of the scientific method is to design and conduct an experiment to test the _________.
  7. 8. Step 1 of the scientific method is making ________.