Nature of Science

4. occurs when an activity is repeated by a different person
6. are the facts, figures, and other evidence scientists gather when they conduct an investigation
7. occurs when an activity is repeated by the same person
8. used to display and compare data in a number of categories
10. process of obtaining information by using the senses
11. that factor that changes as a result of manipulation one or more independent variables
13. description of a specific relationship under given conditions in the natural world
14. define a problem, form hypothesis, plan an investigation, collecting data, conclusion
15. the factor that is deliberately manipulated in an investigation
16. an organized procedure to study under controlled conditions

1. most often used to show continuous change. Usually used for showing changes over time
2. a testable idea or explanation that leads to a scientific investigation
3. all the measurements scientist gather in support of a scientific explanation
5. an ideal way to display date that are parts of a whole
9. can be a visual or mathematical representation of an object or system. This is also useful for showing things that are too small, too large, or too complex to see easily
12. Well-supported explanation of nature