Scientific Method Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. test to find the answer to the problem
  2. 4. logical explanation of an observation draw from prior knowledge
  3. 5. summary of results/ answer to the problem
  4. 6. information collected
  5. 7. explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations
  6. 9. factor whose value is the result you are testing
  7. 10. a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events
  8. 11. rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature
  9. 12. possible explanation for an observation that can be tested
  10. 14. number of times an experiment is conducted
  11. 15. a condition that is changed in order to find out the effect of that change
Down
  1. 1. factor you manipulate to see how the dependent variable is affected
  2. 3. using one or more of your senses to gather information
  3. 5. comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether or not you agree with it
  4. 7. the investigation and exploration of the natural world
  5. 8. factors remaining the same
  6. 10. question that you are seek an answer for
  7. 13. picture that shows relationships between sets of data