Across
- 4. finding similarities in object or events
- 6. a method of inquiry involving stating a problem, proposing alternative solutions, analyzing alternatives and selecting a solution, using a model to test a solution, and evaluating the effectiveness of the solution
- 8. picture that shows relationships between sets of data
- 10. an idea or conclusion based on an observation
- 13. a factor kept the same in an experiment
- 15. steps followed in an experiment
- 17. a guess based on observation and research about what will happen under certain conditions
- 18. infromation collected during a scientific investigation
- 20. collected information resulting from an experiment or other investigation
Down
- 1. an experiment that does not hold similar results, is incomplete, or does not have controlled variables
- 2. a procedure carried systematically observe, study, or test something in order to learn about it
- 3. step by step process used to conduct an experiment or an investigation by scientists
- 5. using the five senses to collect information
- 7. an idea supported by evidence
- 9. procedure to test a hypothesis
- 11. simplified version of some part of the natural world that aids in explaining how it functions
- 12. an experiment with variablesthat are appropriately controlled and yields the same results when conducted multiple times
- 14. a belief or judgment
- 16. idea that can be tested by experiment or observation
- 19. any condition in an experiment that can be changed