Across
- 5. a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
- 7. a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact
- 8. The use of senses to gather information; in science, often aided by instruments such as telescopes, thermometers and balances
- 9. carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth
- 13. the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected
- 17. a diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables, each measured along one of a pair of axes at right angles with the responding variable on the vertical axes
- 18. a first or preliminary model of something, esp. a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied
- 19. An explanation of an event that has been supported by consistent, repeated experimental results and has therefore been accepted by a majority of scientists
- 20. act in such a way as to have an effect on another; act on each other in return
- 22. facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis
Down
- 1. explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions)
- 2. relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity
- 3. Method a method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses
- 4. relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality (numbers)
- 6. A factor that can influence the outcome of an experiment
- 10. a measure of the estimated difference between the observed or calculated value of a quantity and its true value
- 11. the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid
- 12. An interpretation of the results of an experiment as it applies to the hypothesis being tested
- 14. the equipment needed for a particular activity or purpose
- 15. A statement of a proposed relationship, based on background information or an observed pattern of events, and stated in a way that makes it testable
- 16. a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner
- 21. examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, esp. information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation