Hypothesis

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction about the relationship between two variables.

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What variable comes after the word IF in a hypothesis?

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Independent variable.

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What is the dependent variable?

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The part being measured in an experiment.

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When is a hypothesis written?

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Before the experiment.

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Which step of the Scientific method will you form a hypothesis?

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Step 2.

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What does the independent variable represent?

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The part that is changed or controlled in an experiment.

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What is an example of a hypothesis?

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If I water a plant more, then it will grow taller.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis?

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To provide a testable statement that can be investigated.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are changed by the experimenter, while dependent variables are measured.

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What is an experiment?

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A test conducted to support or refute a hypothesis.