Across
- 3. An explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations - one that can be tested
- 6. The sum of the values divided by the number of values
- 7. The number that appears most often in the data set
- 9. The study of particles moving at any speed, including very high speeds
- 11. The study of the physical world, from motion and energy to light and electricity
- 12. A set of particles or interacting components considered to be a distinct physical entity for the purpose of study
- 14. The study of electricity, magnetism, and light
- 16. The value of the middle data point when the numbers are arranged in ascending order
- 17. These do not pay attention to significant figures
Down
- 1. The degree of exactness of a measurement
- 2. The study of heat and temperature
- 4. A pattern, plan, representation or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept
- 5. The study of motion and its causes, interactions between objects
- 8. The study of light
- 10. This type of analysis can weed out invalid equations
- 13. The standard measurement system for science
- 15. A description of how close a measurement is to the correct or accepted value of the quantity measured