Across
- 2. Variable The variable that is measured, It is the variable that is affected by the independent variable. It is graphed on the Y-axis.
- 5. Data Observational data that is recorded as adjectives or adverbs
- 7. To make a logical assumption about an object or an event based on gathered data or information
- 9. A way of gathering information using senses
- 11. Method Process for investigating the solution to questions or problems. It is used by scientists to understand and explain the world.
- 13. Question A question that cannot be answered through investigation.
- 14. Something that can be changed
- 16. In an experiment this is a variable that does not change
Down
- 1. Variable The one variable that is changed in the experiment by a scientist. It is the variable that is being tested to see its effect. It is the variable that is graphed on the X-axis.
- 3. Information collected for analysis
- 4. A statement of a possible explanation for a problem/question that predicts the effect of changing one variable on another variable.Can be written as an “if …. then…. because”, statement. The statement can be answered through investigation
- 5. Data Observational data that is recorded through measurement as numbers
- 6. Organized procedure for testing a hypothesis. Tests the effect of one variable on another variable while all other variables are kept constant.
- 8. Information collected through careful scientific investigation to support or not support a hypothesis
- 10. Question A question in which one variable is changed to see the effect on another variable
- 12. A summary of the findings of an experiment to determine if the hypothesis is supported or not supported
- 15. Examine logically and in detail the parts of information, typically for the purpose of explanation and interpretation.