Across
- 3. A prediction that explains the relationship between the two test variables made at the start of an experiment.
- 4. Also called the "manipulated" variable.
- 6. The ______________ describes the steps you follow during an experiment.
- 7. After an experiment, this is written to summarize the experiment and results.
- 9. The _______________ group is used for comparison and is not subjected to the independent variable.
- 10. Facts that are collected during the experiment.
- 12. __________________ observations are measured.
- 13. After scientists make a hypothesis, they perform an _______________ to collect data.
Down
- 1. __________________ observations are described using the senses.
- 2. The first step of the scientific method is to define or identify the _________________.
- 5. The ______________ variable "depends on" or changes in response to the changing independent variable.
- 8. Scientists use their data to make charts and ________ to communicate the results of an experiment.
- 11. method The _________ _________ is the process scientists use to find answers to questions or to solve a problem.