Scientific Method

1. Anything that can change in an experiment
6. Facts and statistics collected for reference
10. method A method of procedure involving observation, measurement, experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses
12. A statement about what will happen in the future
13. A series of steps taken to accomplish an end
17. The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions
19. Descriptions that use numbers
20. The outcome of an experiment or problem
21. Capable of being tested or tried

2. variable The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment
3. Descriptions that do not use numbers
4. The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid
5. variable The variable being tested and measured in a scientific experiment
7. Information gathered using the senses
8. An educated guess
9. The size, length, or amount of something, typically ascertained by comparing with a standard
11. A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
14. A summary of the results of an experiment
15. A test to find out if a hypothesis is correct
16. A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world
18. A standard for comparison in an experiment