Scientific Method Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 4. the representation of data in a chart
  2. 7. a collection of information. gathered by observation, questioning or measurement
  3. 8. relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity (number) of something rather than its quality.
  4. 9. To find a value that is close enough to the right answer
  5. 10. the part that doesn't change during the experiment
  6. 11. the outcome of an experiment or observation
  7. 13. a method of research in which a problem is identified, relevant data is gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from this data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested
  8. 15. The variable in an experiment that is kept the same across all conditions (kept the same as daily life)
  9. 16. the variable that reacts to the Independent Variable
  10. 18. what you expect to happen in the future of the experiment if your hypothesis is true
  11. 19. capable of providing a correct reading or measurement
Down
  1. 1. a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
  2. 2. suggested solution for an unexplained occurrence that does not fit into current accepted scientific theory, written in an if/then statement
  3. 3. the variable that is changed on purpose during an experiment
  4. 5. relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity.
  5. 6. careful study of something in order to find out information about it
  6. 12. a conclusion or opinion reached based on known facts
  7. 14. the state of being seen or noticed.
  8. 17. any factor in an experiment that can manipulated or changed