Across
- 1. A factor or condition that can be controlled, changed or measured in an experiment
- 5. An extreme data value that is very different from the other data and could be the result of a faulty procedure
- 6. The horizontal and vertical lines used to frame a graph
- 9. Considering the whole thing rather than just the parts individually
- 12. A statement of a testable expected outcome based on observation or scientific knowledge
- 13. The variable that is measured during an experiment (as it responds to the independent variable)
- 15. Line drawn to show an average of plotted points
- 16. The variable that is deliberately changed during an experiment
- 20. (Of variables) two or more variables that change at the same time but without one causing the other (this relationship is called a correlation); usually because another (possibly unknown) variable is the cause; sometimes further research can turn a correlation into a causal relationship when the cause is discovered
- 23. The spiritual framework of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures that explains the creation and interconnectedness of all things, existing beyond time and guiding relationships with land, community and culture
- 24. Using existing data (such as a line of best fit) outside the original dataset to make a prediction
- 26. Using existing data (such as a line of best fit) within the original dataset to make a reliable prediction
- 28. The point (0, 0), where the horizontal axis and vertical axis intercept when both axes start from zero
- 29. Able to be reproduced or copied
- 35. When a source of information is influenced by personal opinion or judgement
- 37. The stories, customs, beliefs and spirituality of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which are passed down through generations and act as a guide for everyday life
- 39. The scientific study of the composition, properties and behaviour of matter
- 40. (Between variables) The link or association between two or more variables
- 44. An error that causes measurements to differ from the true result by a consistent amount, often due to faulty or uncalibrated equipment
- 45. The surface of a liquid in a container
- 46. The study of rocks and Earth’s dynamic structure and the processes through which our planet (and other planetary objects) have formed
- 48. Use senses and tools to gather information/data
- 49. A form of data that is a numerical measurement
- 51. The difference between the largest and smallest values in a set
Down
- 2. Including more than one scientific branch or discipline
- 3. Merging scientific and non-scientific disciplines such as social science and economics, and non-academic fields such as management, to address a broad issue
- 4. A controlled situation where data is gathered to answer a question
- 7. A run-through of an experimental method that is usually repeated several times, to obtain data that can be averaged, to reduce any effect of variables not being completely controlled
- 8. An error that is caused by factors that cannot be easily controlled by the experimenter
- 10. The understanding of information
- 11. A proposed explanation or an educated guess that can be tested through further investigation and experimentation
- 14. The different levels of the independent variable
- 17. How close measurements are to each other
- 18. The scientific study of living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment
- 19. A form of data that is a descriptive measurement
- 21. Variable in an experiment that is kept constant so that it does not affect the observations of the independent variable
- 22. relationship Relationship between two variables in which changing one causes the other to change
- 25. A statement or assertion that something is true or factual, which may require further investigation or evaluation to determine its validity
- 27. Type of graph used to display continuous data
- 29. Question that can be answered practically through scientific investigation or through research
- 30. To link an observation with past knowledge and assign meaning to the observation
- 31. Information in the form of facts or statistics gathered to answer a question or for further analysis
- 32. The consistency and repeatability of a measurement, experiment or test under the same conditions
- 33. Quantitative data points that have a value within a range; this type of data is usually measured
- 34. An error caused by not reading liquid measurements at eye level, which leads to measurements being too high or too low
- 36. An experiment where all variables are kept constant except for the independent variable being tested
- 37. The relationship between two variables where a change in one directly results in a change in the other
- 38. The scientific study of matter and energy, and their interactions with each other
- 41. Quantitative data points that have whole numbers; this type of data is usually counted
- 42. The average of a set of data, calculated by adding up all the values in the set and dividing by the total number of values
- 43. Type of graph used to display the frequency of a qualitative variable (category)
- 47. How close a measurement is to the true value
- 50. Pattern in a graph that shows the general direction/ shape of the relationship between the dependent and independent variables