1.4 Hypothesis Bingo

A hypothesis is

• a prediction about an experiment.

• a statement of variables.

• a phrase with scientific notation.

• a testimonial of data.

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Every hypothesis begins with what word?

• Does
• If
• Which
• Then

What must come after the "If" in a hypothesis?

• The Independent Variable.

• The Dependent Variable

• The Control Variable

• The Optimal Variable

What is the correct order...

• If... Then... Because...

• Because... If... Then...

• If... Because... Then...

• Then... If... Because...

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How must the independent variable be written in a hypothesis?

• It is increasing or decreasing.

• It is changing or staying the same.

• It is independent or dependent.

• It is complete or incomplete.

What must happen with the dependent variable in a hypothesis?

• It must be measurable.

• It must be optional.

• It must be clear.

• It must resist change.

Does the type of ball affect the bouncing height?

Which hypothesis is correct?

• If the subject bounces a ping pong ball, then the ping pong ball will bounce the highest.
• If we use a big ball, the ball will bounce really high.
• She can use a basketball, then the ball will bounce the lowest.
• If the subject uses a bowling ball, the bowling ball will bounce the lowest.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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Does the amount of water affect the plant's height?

Which hypothesis is correct?

• If the plant receives 20ml of water, then the plant will grow the shortest.
• The plant will receive 20 ml of water, then the plant will grow the tallest.
• If the plant receives, then the plant will grow the tallest.
• If the plant receives 10 ml of soda, then it will grow tall.

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Which one is a good hypothesis?

• If we add more soap to the mixture, then the mixture will bubble over.

• We'll add more soap to the mixture, then it will bubble over.

• If we add more soap to the mixture, the mixture will bubble over.

Which one is a good hypothesis?

• If we mix blue and yellow water together, the water will turn green.

• We'll mix blue and yellow water together, then the water will turn green.

• If we mix blue and yellow water together, then the water will turn green.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2