Scientific investigation
Across
- 4. a summary of results of an experiment
- 7. when something is noticed
- 9. a factor that can change or be changed in an experiment
- 10. a series of steps designed to test the hypothesis
- 12. the study of living things
- 16. variable that is changed by the scientist
- 17. the best explanation of an observation as supported by current evidence
Down
- 1. is a testable explanation of an observation
- 2. data is recorded using numbers
- 3. Used to provide a comparison against which actual experiment can be judged
- 5. Data is recorded using lists or words
- 6. data obtained from the experiment which is collected, recorded and analysed
- 8. method a process of investigation in which problems are identified, and their suggested explanations are tested by carrying out experiments
- 11. the study of the physical, material and living world
- 13. is a description of an observation based on established evidence
- 14. the expected result or outcome of an investigation
- 15. variable that the scientist monitors