Nature of Science

2. 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
5. uses energy to make food
9. all the measurements scientist gather in support of a scientific explanation
11. most often used to show continuous change. Usually used for showing changes over time
12. eats other animals
14. an organized procedure to study under controlled conditions
15. consumer that eats only plants
16. used to display and compare data in a number of categories
19. define a problem, form hypothesis, plan an investigation, collecting data, conclusion
21. Well-supported explanation of nature
22. are the facts, figures, and other evidence scientists gather when they conduct an investigation

1. eats both plants and animals
3. description of a specific relationship under given conditions in the natural world
4. a testable idea or explanation that leads to a scientific investigation
6. process of obtaining information by using the senses
7. the factor that is deliberately manipulated in an investigation
8. that factor that changes as a result of manipulation one or more independent variables
10. occurs when an activity is repeated by a different person
13. organism that gets energy and nutrients by breaking down the remains of other organisms
17. occurs when an activity is repeated by the same person
18. an ideal way to display date that are parts of a whole
20. is an organism that eats other organisms