Across
- 6. To state what you think will happen under certain conditions based on data or observation.
- 10. Information about the natural world gathered through the senses and/or scientific instruments.
- 13. A scientific test that is carried out under controlled conditions to answer a scientific question.
- 15. The group in an experiment that serves as a comparison to the test group; untreated by the factor being tested.
- 16. A study where you: make observations, ask questions, gather information, analyze data, summarize results, draw conclusions, and/or communicate results.
- 18. The use of scientific knowledge and processes to solve practical problems.
- 19. Information, such as observations or measurements, that can be tested and verified.
Down
- 1. The variable that is being measured to determine if there is a difference in the control group and the test group.
- 2. The variable that is being tested or purposely changed between the control group and the test group.
- 3. A statement that tells what an investigation showed, based on observations and data.
- 4. To repeat the test of an experiment multiple times to ensure valid data.
- 5. Measurements or observations collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation.
- 7. A question that can be answered through an experiment or investigation.
- 8. To examine carefully in order to fully understand it.
- 9. All of the things that are kept the same in an experiment for the control and test groups.
- 11. The certainty or accuracy of results or data in an investigation or experiment.
- 12. Anything can be reproduced exactly with the same results.
- 14. A factor that can be changed or controlled in order to test a hypothesis in a scientific experiment.
- 17. An explanation based on evidence or information you already have.