Hypothesis

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable statement 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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What is the independent variable?

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The part the scientist changes or is testing.

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Which is a correctly written hypothesis?

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If I eat a good breakfast, then I will earn a passing grade on my test today.

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What is an example of a hypothesis?

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If I put Pam Cooking Spray on the bottom of my sled, then I will slide faster.

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What does it mean to test a hypothesis?

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To conduct an experiment to see if the prediction is correct.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment?

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To provide a clear statement that can be tested and measured.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is changed by the scientist, while the dependent variable is what is measured.

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What is an example of an independent variable?

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The amount of sunlight a plant receives.