Scientific Process

6. A statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events.
8. An observation that describes the physical properties or characteristics of an object, substance or phenomena.
9. (IV) Variable that is manipulated, on X axis.
10. Both a body of knowledge and a way of learning about the natural world.
11. Using your senses to describe properties or characteristics of an object, substance, or phenomena.
12. (DV) Variable that is responding; the change is measured and recorded; on Y axis.
14. In an experiment, the group not exposed to the treatment; serves as a comparison for evaluating the effect of the treatment.

1. A question that can be answered by conducting an experiment or investigation.
2. An observation that describes the physical properties of an object, substance or phenomena using measures, counts, or numbers.
3. A logical conclusion reached on the basis of observations.
4. Cannot be answered by designing an experiment (about opinions, can be researched, supernatural).
5. Process by which scientists ask questions, formulate a hypothesis, gather data by observation and experimentation, come to a conclusion, and communicate results.
7. A testable prediction of the outcome of an experiment or investigation. An if, then statement.
13. (Controlled Variables) The conditions that do not change during an experiment.