Across
- 3. rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature.
- 7. the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations.
- 8. factor you observe or measure during an experiment; y-axis on a graph.
- 9. a method of procedure consisting in observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.
- 11. a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.
- 12. data that uses of words to describe what is observed in an experiment.
- 14. possible explanation for a question or a problem that can be tested by scientific investigations.
Down
- 1. data that uses of numbers to describe what is observed in an experiment.
- 2. explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.
- 4. the factor that you want to test; is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable; x-axis on a graph.
- 5. a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.
- 6. using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs.
- 10. thinking that compares what you already know information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it or not.
- 13. a factor in an experiment that stays the same.