Scientific Method Review

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Across
  1. 4. type of observation that involves numbers and measurements. It tells you the quantity or "how much" of something there is
  2. 5. an explanation for how or why something in the natural world works. It's not just a simple guess; it's an idea that has been tested over and over again through many experiments and observations and is supported by a huge amount of evidence.
  3. 10. type of variable that is the one thing in a science experiment that the scientists change on purpose to see what will happen
  4. 12. a statement that describes a pattern or rule in nature that is true every single time. It tells you what will happen under certain conditions, but it doesn't try to explain why it happens
  5. 13. a way to solve problems and answer questions by following a series of steps
  6. 14. a statement about what you think will happen in the future; like a hypothesis
Down
  1. 1. type of observation that describes the qualities or characteristics of something using your five senses. Think of it as describing what something is like—its color, texture, smell, sound, or taste
  2. 2. a smart guess or conclusion you make based on observations and your own past experiences
  3. 3. type of observation that is a statement that is based on your own personal feelings, opinions, or judgments
  4. 6. educated guess about the answer to a scientific question; It is an "If..., then..." statement
  5. 7. what you notice using any of your five senses to learn about the world around us.
  6. 8. type of observation that is a statement based on facts that can be proven true by anyone
  7. 9. type of variable that is the thing in a science experiment that you measure or observe to see how it was affected by your change
  8. 11. type of variable that the factors that remain the same in an experiment