The Scientific Method

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Across
  1. 2. The ___ variable that is unchanged and used as a comparison in an experiment.
  2. 3. This something that may or does vary or change in an experiment.
  3. 5. The ____ variable is the part of the experiment that is affected by the independent vaiable.
  4. 6. The gathering of information from a reliable source to help in the investigation process.
  5. 10. A problem for discussion. A matter for investigation.
  6. 11. A process scientist use to find answers to questions or solve a problem.
Down
  1. 1. Summary of the points of the decision reached.
  2. 4. The ___ variable is the part of the experiment that is being changed by the person doing the experiment.
  3. 7. An educated guess based on prior knowledge.
  4. 8. The results of an experiment. Data is included in this.
  5. 9. Testing an idea or hypothesis through a controlled investigation.