The Scientific Method

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Across
  1. 4. the variable that changes because of the independent variable
  2. 5. information gathered using your senses or scientific tools
  3. 7. an explanation based on observations and what you already know
  4. 9. a testable prediction about what you think will happen
  5. 11. facts, observations, or data that support a claim
  6. 13. an explanation of how the evidence supports the claim
  7. 16. a representation used to explain or show how something works
  8. 18. observations or measurements that use numbers
  9. 19. information collected during an investigation
Down
  1. 1. something that can change in an experiment
  2. 2. the variable that is changed by the experimenter
  3. 3. observations that describe qualities and do not use numbers
  4. 6. the study of the natural world through observation and experiments
  5. 8. a summary of what was learned from the experiment
  6. 10. a series of steps used to answer a question or solve a problem
  7. 12. a statement or answer that is supported by evidence
  8. 14. a visual display of data that helps show patterns
  9. 15. a test used to find out if a hypothesis is correct
  10. 17. to study data carefully to find patterns or draw conclusions