Nature of Science I

5. An explanation for some naturally occurring event developed from extensive observations, experimentation, and reasoning. See also law.
6. A scientific principle based on many observations of naturally occurring events that demonstrate it to be without exception under certain stated conditions. See also theory.
8. Evidence based on observations or experiments rather than theory. (2 words*)
9. A reproduction of a scientific investigation by another person to ensure accuracy.
11. Information about the natural world gathered through the senses and/or scientific instruments.
12. A scientific test or procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to answer a scientific question.

1. An event, condition, or factor that can be changed or controlled in order to study or test a hypothesis in a scientific
2. A statement that can be tested scientifically through experiments and/or other scientific investigations.
3. A replica or description designed to show the workings or structure of an object or system.
4. Measurements or observations collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation.
7. An organized scientific study of the natural world that may include making systematic observations, asking questions, gathering information, analyzing data, summarizing results, drawing conclusions, and/or communicating results.
10. A statement that tells what an investigation showed, based on observations and data.