What do Scientists do?

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Across
  1. 1. The final summary or decision reached by evaluating the results of an investigation.
  2. 3. The process of examining collected data to find patterns and make sense of the results.
  3. 5. The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes made during the test.
  4. 7. A testable, educated guess or proposed explanation for a specific phenomenon.
  5. 9. Any factor, trait, or condition that can change or be controlled during an investigation.
  6. 10. The factual information, measurements, and statistics collected during an experiment.
  7. 12. A statement about what will happen next based on prior knowledge or trends.
  8. 14. The specific variable that a scientist deliberately changes or manipulates in a test.
  9. 15. A logical explanation or assumption drawn from available evidence and prior knowledge.
Down
  1. 2. The active gathering of information from a primary source, often using the five senses.
  2. 4. The specialized equipment or tools used to conduct an experiment.
  3. 6. The detailed, step-by-step instructions followed to safely conduct a scientific investigation.
  4. 8. A controlled workspace where scientific research and investigations are conducted.
  5. 11. The standard or unmanipulated group in an experiment used for comparison.
  6. 13. A controlled test or investigation carried out to prove or disprove a hypothesis.