The Nature of Science Review

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Across
  1. 7. The variable that changes based on the independent variable.
  2. 8. An inference or understanding made based on the data collected.
  3. 10. Represents objects or ideas. May be used when it is hard to observe in something in real life.
  4. 12. A questionnaire given to given to a number of people and then analyzed.
  5. 13. The variable that is manipulated in an experiment.
  6. 15. A way to help people solve problems.
  7. 16. A scientist often begins their investigation about a problem with this.
  8. 17. The ability to make a measurement that is a as close to the actual value as possible.
Down
  1. 1. The last step of a scientific investigation once data has been analyzed.
  2. 2. The group that is used to compare against the experimental group.
  3. 3. Something that can change in a test/experiment.
  4. 4. Information from which a conclusion can be drawn or a prediction can be made.
  5. 5. The use of scientific methods to test a hypothesis.
  6. 6. The ability to consistently repeat a measurement.
  7. 9. Something you find out about objects, events or living things by using your senses.
  8. 11. A statement or prediction about what you think will happen during an investigation.
  9. 14. Step-by-step instructions for completing a task.