Scientific Method

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Across
  1. 1. A step-by-step plan for conducting an experiment.
  2. 5. The part of an experiment that is kept the same for comparison.
  3. 6. The act of collecting information and background knowledge before an experiment.
  4. 7. Group The group in an experiment that is not exposed to the independent variable.
  5. 8. The systematic process of testing hypotheses and gathering data.
  6. 11. Variable The factor that is measured or observed as a result of the independent variable.
  7. 13. Review The evaluation of scientific work by experts in the same field.
  8. 14. A guess or prediction based on observations that can be tested.
  9. 15. The process of examining data to find patterns or trends.
Down
  1. 2. The act of using your senses to gather information.
  2. 3. A summary of what was learned from an experiment or observation.
  3. 4. Factors that can change or affect the outcome of an experiment.
  4. 9. A planned activity to test a hypothesis or answer a question.
  5. 10. Variable The factor that is intentionally changed in an experiment.
  6. 12. Information collected during an experiment or observation.