Across
- 4. An explanation that has been tested by numerous, independent researchers over a long period of time.
- 5. An experiment or observation is ____ when others who do the same experiment or make the same observation get the same result.
- 7. A statement that makes a claim, backs it up with evidence and explains the reasoning for making the claim.
- 9. The formal process used to study the sciences.
- 13. The foundation for all scientific discoveries.
- 15. The factor that is changed by the scientist during an experiment.
- 16. Anything that has mass and volume
Down
- 1. Astrology is an example of a(n) ______.
- 2. Data is _____ when it describes what is actually observed or measured without opinion or interpretation.
- 3. An unconfirmed but testable explanation of an observation that is often written in an if...then statement.
- 6. A list of steps that outlines how to perform a particular experiment
- 8. Factors in an experiment that could affect the outcome but are kept constant
- 10. A statement that says something is true
- 11. Our universe obeys a set of _____.
- 12. A factor which may change.
- 14. An acitivity that is set up with specific conditions so that you can make observations.