Scientific Practices Ch 1-3

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Across
  1. 2. A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.
  2. 5. The _ variable is the factor measured or observed during an experiment.
  3. 6. An acronym for science, technology, engineering and math.
  4. 9. The _ variable is the factor that is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable.
  5. 11. The approach of science and mathematics to solve problems.
  6. 14. Requirements or specifications for a solution to be successful.
  7. 15. The factors in an experiment that remain the same.
  8. 17. A Scientific _ is a rule that describes a pattern in nature.
  9. 18. A model that is used to test a design.
  10. 19. a problem-solving technique that involves individuals contributing ideas without the fear of being criticized.
Down
  1. 1. The act of using one or more of your senses to gather information
  2. 3. The confidence that can be placed in the truth of scientific findings.
  3. 4. The engineering _ process is a series of steps used to find solutions to specific problems.
  4. 7. A representation of a phenomenon, a system, a process or a solution to an engineering problem that helps people visualize or understand the concept.
  5. 8. Limitations put on the design of a solution.
  6. 9. A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.
  7. 10. Any factor in an experiment that can have more than one value.
  8. 12. A Scientific _ is an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.
  9. 13. A _analysis is a process of comparing the predicted benefits and costs of a solution.
  10. 14. A _ group is the part of an experiment that contains the same factors as the experimental group, but the independent variable is not changed.
  11. 16. take note of what occurs.
  12. 20. A description of how close a measurement is to an accepted value.