Across
- 2. any factor that can change in an experiment.
- 3. a visual representation of data.
- 6. a series of steps followed in a scientific experiment.
- 8. a testable prediction or educated guess about the outcome of an investigation.
- 9. the sharing of findings, results, and interpretations from an investigation.
- 10. an error in data or interpretation caused by favoritism or expectation.
- 12. how close a measurement is to the true or accepted value.
- 14. standards or rules used to judge or make decisions.
- 17. variable variables that are kept constant to ensure a fair test.
- 18. a forecast about what will happen under certain conditions.
- 20. a well-supported explanation of nature based on many experiments and observations.
- 24. data information that describes qualities or characteristics (e.g., color, texture).
- 27. size the number of subjects or trials in an investigation.
- 28. instruments or devices used to gather, analyze, or measure data.
- 30. a summary of the results of an experiment and how they relate to the hypothesis.
- 32. variable the variable that is deliberately changed in an experiment.
- 34. the imitation of a real-world process or system over time.
- 37. a single attempt or repetition of an experiment.
- 39. claim a statement or conclusion that answers a question using evidence.
- 40. information that supports or contradicts a hypothesis or theory.
- 41. data information that uses numbers or measurements.
- 42. to examine data in order to find patterns or relationships.
- 43. conducting multiple trials in an experiment to ensure accuracy.
- 45. the process of using tools to determine length, mass, volume, etc.
- 47. the extent to which an experiment accurately measures what it claims to measure.
- 48. reasoning using a clear, rational process to make conclusions.
Down
- 1. working with others to conduct research or experiments.
- 4. the consistency of results across multiple trials or experiments.
- 5. how consistent repeated measurements are to each other.
- 7. review the process of scientists examining each other’s work before publication.
- 11. question a question that can be answered through scientific investigation.
- 13. a representation of an object, system, or concept to study something complex.
- 15. evidence data and observations that are collected through scientific processes.
- 16. conditions that remain the same throughout the experiment.
- 17. limitations or restrictions in an investigation.
- 19. question the question that guides a scientific investigation.
- 21. method a step-by-step process used to conduct investigations and gather knowledge.
- 22. a test under controlled conditions to examine a hypothesis.
- 23. an organized way to display data in rows and columns.
- 25. explanation a reasoned statement based on evidence and logical reasoning.
- 26. variable the variable that is measured or observed in response to the independent variable.
- 29. when an investigation is repeated by another person to verify results.
- 31. the result or effect of an experiment or procedure.
- 33. facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observation.
- 35. a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning, not direct observation.
- 36. a statement that describes a natural phenomenon that always occurs under certain conditions.
- 38. experiment an experiment in which only one variable is changed at a time.
- 44. the act of using your senses to gather information.
- 46. investigation a procedure carried out to answer a question or test a hypothesis.