The Natural Sciences
Across
- 3. A branch of science that deals with the physical world
- 5. The action of falsifying information or theory
- 7. The study of celestial objects and space
- 8. A scientific hypothesis that is not testable
- 10. When given two theories that make the same prediction and the simpler one is preferred
- 12. Created when an experiment confirms a hypothesis
- 15. The belief that science is the only way to make sense of reality and discover the truth
Down
- 1. An overarching theory shared by scientists used to make sense of some aspect of reality
- 2. Overlooking evidence that is against your belief
- 4. A statement that makes exceptions for counter-examples
- 6. The study of the Earth's physical structure and substance
- 9. Another word for inductive reasoning
- 11. This study concerns the nature and properties of matter and energy
- 13. The identification and investigation of the substances of which matter is composed
- 14. The study of life and living organisms