Scientific Method

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Across
  1. 2. Variable The variable that is measured, It is the variable that is affected by the independent variable. It is graphed on the Y-axis.
  2. 5. Data Observational data that is recorded as adjectives or adverbs
  3. 7. To make a logical assumption about an object or an event based on gathered data or information
  4. 9. A way of gathering information using senses
  5. 11. Method Process for investigating the solution to questions or problems. It is used by scientists to understand and explain the world.
  6. 13. Question A question that cannot be answered through investigation.
  7. 14. Something that can be changed
  8. 16. In an experiment this is a variable that does not change
Down
  1. 1. Variable The one variable that is changed in the experiment by a scientist. It is the variable that is being tested to see its effect. It is the variable that is graphed on the X-axis.
  2. 3. Information collected for analysis
  3. 4. A statement of a possible explanation for a problem/question that predicts the effect of changing one variable on another variable.Can be written as an “if …. then…. because”, statement. The statement can be answered through investigation
  4. 5. Data Observational data that is recorded through measurement as numbers
  5. 6. Organized procedure for testing a hypothesis. Tests the effect of one variable on another variable while all other variables are kept constant.
  6. 8. Information collected through careful scientific investigation to support or not support a hypothesis
  7. 10. Question A question in which one variable is changed to see the effect on another variable
  8. 12. A summary of the findings of an experiment to determine if the hypothesis is supported or not supported
  9. 15. Examine logically and in detail the parts of information, typically for the purpose of explanation and interpretation.