Nature of Science

2. Scientists must propose explanations that can be _______
4. Mr. Steele grows different types of flowers in his garden to see which grows the tallest, what is the DV?
6. A prediction of what will happen
9. An explanation of events in the world around us that is well supported and has been proven
10. Variable that is being tested, changed or chosen
12. Variable that is being observed or measured
14. Group used for comparison
15. Inferences are what you ______
16. An explanation of events in the world around us that is well supported but not proven
17. Mr. Kelbolt wears different brands of shoes to see if they change his running speed, what is the DV?

1. Observations are what you can ______
3. Mr. Steele grows different types of flowers in his garden to see which grows the tallest, what is the IV?
5. Color, smell and feel are examples of ______ observations
7. Scientists collect and _________ data
8. Mr. Kelbolt wears different brands of shoes to see if they change his running speed, what is the IV?
11. Science studies the __________ world
13. Weight, height and count are examples of ______ observations
14. Kept the same in the experiment