Nature of Science Terms

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Across
  1. 3. Something besides a variable that could affect an experiment
  2. 4. A scientific investigation carried out in a natural setting
  3. 7. A series of steps that scientists use to answer questions and solve problems
  4. 14. Information gathered from observations; evidence
  5. 15. A universal system of measurements used by scientists
  6. 17. Interpretation of observations
  7. 18. Variable we change
  8. 22. A type of graph that uses line segments to show changes that occur over time
  9. 23. Variable we keep constant
  10. 24. conditions that stay the same in the experiment
  11. 25. Information that can be reasonably asserted as true and certain
  12. 26. The study of non-living matter and energy
  13. 30. A belief or practice that is based on incorrectly applied scientific methods
  14. 31. To show or display a scientific concept
  15. 32. A basic principle, generalization, or rule that holds true universally under particular conditions; can be developed mathematically
  16. 33. A type of graph that has vertical or horizontal bars to display data
Down
  1. 1. A summary based on evidence or facts
  2. 2. A logical, structured way of thinking about the world
  3. 5. Collected body of data from observations and experiments
  4. 6. The study of Earth, what it is made of, and the processes that shape it
  5. 8. A form of a scientific investigation in which one variable is tested to determine its effect on another
  6. 9. Information gathered by noticing facts and occurrences using your five senses
  7. 10. A set of instructions with multiple steps
  8. 11. A representation of an object or system (usually on a smaller scale)
  9. 12. A belief that does not need proof
  10. 13. Variable that we measure
  11. 16. The study of the properties and behavior of matter
  12. 19. Examine and judge carefully
  13. 20. A system of ideas that explains related observations and is supported by evidence gathered through scientific investigation
  14. 21. Analysis of data depicted in charts and graphs
  15. 26. Expected outcome that can be shown to be correct or incorrect; usually an "if" "then" statement
  16. 27. A procedure carried out to gather data about an object or event
  17. 28. Used to collect data; measure in an experiment
  18. 29. The study of living things