Scientific Investigation Vocabulary Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. observations that include numbers or numerical data
  2. 5. also called the responding variable; this is the factor that the researcher predicts will change if the manipulated variable changes
  3. 7. the principles of right and wrong that guide scientific research
  4. 9. observations that are descriptions
  5. 10. a method that involves observing everyday activities as they happen in a natural setting
  6. 12. getting the same results when an experiment is repeated
  7. 13. any information that is gathered with the senses
Down
  1. 1. a potential answer to a question that can be tested by gathering information
  2. 3. also called the manipulated variable; this is the factor that is changed by the researcher
  3. 4. data that is analyzed and interpreted to support or refute a claim
  4. 6. a statement that uses evidence to support a claim about how or why something in nature happens.
  5. 7. a controlled scientific study
  6. 8. a variable that is held constant so it won't influence the outcome of an experiment
  7. 11. a collection of measurements or observations