Unit 1 Scientific Method

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Across
  1. 1. A treatment with no active effect that may be used with a control group.
  2. 3. Qualitative or quantitative data that supports a claim.
  3. 4. An observation that describes qualities using the senses, such as color, smell, or texture.
  4. 5. The variable that the scientist purposely changes.
  5. 8. Experiment An experiment designed so that only one variable is changed while the other conditions stay the same.
  6. 9. The measurement system used in science, including units such as centimeters, grams, and degrees Celsius.
  7. 11. Group The group that receives the variable being tested.
  8. 16. Information collected during an experiment.
  9. 18. Cylinder A tool used to measure the volume of liquids.
  10. 19. A way of explaining scientific results using a Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning.
  11. 20. Table A chart that organizes data so it is easy to read and interpret.
  12. 22. A circular graph divided into sections to show parts of a whole.
  13. 23. Group The group used for comparison that does not receive the variable being tested.
  14. 27. A measurement of how hot or cold something is.
  15. 28. Another name for a condition that stays the same during an experiment.
  16. 29. The curved surface of a liquid in a graduated cylinder.
  17. 30. An educated guess or prediction about what will happen in an experiment.
Down
  1. 2. Information gathered using one or more of the five senses.
  2. 6. A graph used to compare quantities of different things.
  3. 7. The data that is observed or measured as a result of changing the independent variable.
  4. 10. A statement explaining what was learned from an experiment and whether the results supported the hypothesis.
  5. 12. A graph used to show how quantities change.
  6. 13. A statement that answers the original question based on the results of an experiment.
  7. 14. Any condition or factor that can change in an experiment.
  8. 15. An observation that uses numbers or measurements.
  9. 17. Examining and explaining the data collected during an experiment.
  10. 18. A visual way to display data and show relationships or comparisons.
  11. 19. A variable that is kept the same throughout an experiment.
  12. 21. The amount of space something takes up.
  13. 24. An explanation of why the evidence supports the claim using scientific ideas or knowledge.
  14. 25. A conclusion based on past experience and knowledge.
  15. 26. List A list of every item needed for an experiment, including the amount of each item.