Across
- 1. A testable explanation or prediction based on available evidence and prior knowledge.
- 3. The degree of closeness of a measurement to the true value of the quantity being measured.
- 7. The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.
- 12. The process of designing, conducting, and analyzing controlled experiments to test hypotheses or investigate phenomena.
- 13. A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has undergone rigorous testing and validation.
- 14. A subset of a population that is selected for study, often to make inferences or generalizations about the entire population.
- 17. A factor or condition in an experiment that is deliberately changed or manipulated to observe its effect on the outcome.
- 18. A judgment or decision reached by reasoning after considering evidence and facts.
- 19. The relationship between cause and effect, where one event (the cause) brings about another event (the effect).
- 20. Principles or standards of conduct governing the behavior of individuals or groups in a particular context, often related to moral values and responsibilities.
- 21. A controlled procedure carried out to test a hypothesis or validate a scientific theory.
Down
- 2. The variable that is deliberately manipulated or changed by the researcher in an experiment.
- 4. A factor or condition in an experiment that remains unchanged throughout the study to ensure that only the variables being tested are affecting the outcome.
- 5. In an experiment, a standard against which the results are compared to assess the effectiveness of the experimental treatment.
- 6. The act of closely watching or monitoring something, often in a systematic way, to gather data and information.
- 8. A statistical measure indicating the extent to which two variables fluctuate together, often without implying a causal relationship.
- 9. The degree of exactness or refinement in measurement, indicating how closely repeated measurements agree with each other.
- 10. Systematic error or deviation from the truth in judgment or decision-making, often influenced by personal beliefs or prejudices.
- 11. The process of repeating or reproducing an experiment or study to confirm the validity of its results.
- 15. The process of quantifying or assigning a numerical value to a property, characteristic, or phenomenon.
- 16. Information collected through observation, experimentation, or measurement, often used as evidence in scientific research.