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