Across
- 1. The final summary or decision reached by evaluating the results of an investigation.
- 3. The process of examining collected data to find patterns and make sense of the results.
- 5. The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes made during the test.
- 7. A testable, educated guess or proposed explanation for a specific phenomenon.
- 9. Any factor, trait, or condition that can change or be controlled during an investigation.
- 10. The factual information, measurements, and statistics collected during an experiment.
- 12. A statement about what will happen next based on prior knowledge or trends.
- 14. The specific variable that a scientist deliberately changes or manipulates in a test.
- 15. A logical explanation or assumption drawn from available evidence and prior knowledge.
Down
- 2. The active gathering of information from a primary source, often using the five senses.
- 4. The specialized equipment or tools used to conduct an experiment.
- 6. The detailed, step-by-step instructions followed to safely conduct a scientific investigation.
- 8. A controlled workspace where scientific research and investigations are conducted.
- 11. The standard or unmanipulated group in an experiment used for comparison.
- 13. A controlled test or investigation carried out to prove or disprove a hypothesis.