The Scientific Method

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Across
  1. 2. data given in the form of numbers
  2. 9. the variable that is manipulated or changed in the experiment
  3. 10. detailed step-by-step instructions used to conduct an experiment
  4. 11. predicts the outcome of an experiment; is testable
  5. 12. collecting information or studying about a particular subject
  6. 15. a method of investigating used to identify, explore and solve problems or answer questions
  7. 17. a careful study of something in order to understand or explain it
  8. 18. part of the experiment that is not changed in order to compare test results
  9. 19. a list of supplies and equipment used during the experiment
  10. 20. things that remain consistent and unchanged during the experiment
Down
  1. 1. observations gathered using the 5 senses (NOT given in numbers)
  2. 3. the question to be answered
  3. 4. the parts of the experiment that are likely to change
  4. 5. a logical explanation for an observation
  5. 6. analyze and summarize results; was the hypothesis correct
  6. 7. the variable that is measured in the experiment
  7. 8. gather information on a topic; uses the five senses
  8. 13. pieces of factual information gathered by scientists for analysis
  9. 14. making observations and collecting data to determine the outcome of the experiment
  10. 16. a test that is performed in order to see if the hypothesis is correct