Nature of Science

7. that factor that changes as a result of manipulation one or more independent variables
9. used to display and compare data in a number of categories
12. the factor that is deliberately manipulated in an investigation
14. consumer that eats only plants
15. occurs when an activity is repeated by a different person
16. occurs when an activity is repeated by the same person
17. is an organism that eats other organisms
20. organism that gets energy and nutrients by breaking down the remains of other organisms
21. 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
22. eats other animals

1. all the measurements scientist gather in support of a scientific explanation
2. an ideal way to display date that are parts of a whole
3. process of obtaining information by using the senses
4. are the facts, figures, and other evidence scientists gather when they conduct an investigation
5. a testable idea or explanation that leads to a scientific investigation
6. description of a specific relationship under given conditions in the natural world
8. an organized procedure to study under controlled conditions
10. define a problem, form hypothesis, plan an investigation, collecting data, conclusion
11. most often used to show continuous change. Usually used for showing changes over time
13. eats both plants and animals
18. uses energy to make food
19. Well-supported explanation of nature