Unit 1 Vocab

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Across
  1. 8. group in an experiment that does not receive the independent variable; used for comparison
  2. 9. sixth step of the scientific method in which one explains whether or not their hypothesis was supported by the data collected
  3. 10. second step of the scientific method in which one looks up background information in order to be fully informed before forming one's hypothesis
  4. 12. fourth step of the scientific method in which the hypothesis is tested
  5. 13. factors kept the same in an experiment so as not to effect the dependent variable
  6. 14. basic unit of mass in the metric system
  7. 15. positive results because that's what one expected
  8. 16. observation made with instruments such as rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, and thermometers; measurable; numbers
  9. 17. third step of the scientific method; educated guess; written in "If . . . , then . . . , because . . ." format
  10. 20. Data collected/measured during an experiment; what I believe will be effected by the independent variable; graphed on the y-axis
  11. 21. conclusion based on evidence and reasoning, not direct statements or observations; deduce or conclude
Down
  1. 1. first step of the scientific method, based on observations
  2. 2. basic unit of liquid volume in the metric system
  3. 3. what "I" change and am testing; what I believe will have an effect on the dependent variable; graphed on the x-axis; there should be only ONE in a valid experiment
  4. 4. group in an experiment that receives the independent variable being tested
  5. 5. observation described in words about qualities/characteristics
  6. 6. series of steps followed to answer questions and solve problems
  7. 7. fifth step of the scientific method in which data tables and graphs are created to help analyze the results of an experiment
  8. 11. small scale model of a structure you plan to build in the future
  9. 18. fake drug used in the testing of medication in order to control for the effect of one's expectations; given to the control group who is told they are receiving the real thing
  10. 19. basic unit of length/distance in the metric system
  11. 20. factual information collected for reference or analysis