"What is a hypothesis?" Reading Quiz

Which of the following MOST directly influences a measurable outcome in an experiment?

• an independent variable

• a variable hypothesis

• a dependent variable

• previous information

According to the article, WHY is a faulty hypothesis still an acceptable outcome to scientists?

• Scientists gain understanding of the question and can use the information to make a new hypothesis.

• Scientists do not expect their initial hypothesis to be right when they design a new experiment.

• Scientists understand that disproving a hypothesis means they need to repeat the experiment.

• Scientists are prepared with multiple hypotheses when they conduct a new experiment.

What is the MAIN reason the author includes the section “Hypothesis Checklist”?

• to help readers decide on a topic for their experiments

• to help readers decide if their science fair projects will be successful

• to help readers decide if they will be able to prove their hypotheses

• to help readers decide if they have a strong hypothesis

What is one reason why the author includes information about earthworms?

• as an example of how well designed experiments help people to learn more about earthworms

• as an example of how experiments work to support or not support hypotheses

• as an example of how earthworms in Florida are different from earthworms in Alaska

• as an example of how some hypotheses are testable and some are not