Hypothesis Review

Question: How does color influence people's food choices?

Hypothesis: If people see a red sweater, then they will choose it over a different color.

• It does not include both the independent variable and dependent variable from the question

• "If...then..." statement is not included

• The hypothesis DOES NOT answer the question

• Good Hypothesis

Question: How are paper towel brand names and absorbency related?

Hypothesis: If the brand name is expensive, then the absorbency will be higher.

• It does not include both the independent variable and dependent variable from the question

• "If...then..." statement is not included

• The hypothesis DOES NOT answer the question

• Good Hypothesis

Question: How does age affect a person's reaction time?

Hypothesis: If a person is older, then he or she can react.

• It does not include both the independent variable and dependent variable from the question

• "If...then..." statement is not included

• The hypothesis DOES NOT answer the question

• Good Hypothesis

Question: How does the size of a wheel affect the speed of a HotWheels car?

Hypothesis: If the car has large wheels, then its speed will be slower.

• It does not include both the independent variable and dependent variable from the question

• "If...then..." statement is not included

• The hypothesis DOES NOT answer the question

• Good Hypothesis

Question: How do different cat treats affect a cat's coat?

Hypothesis: I think that using a brand-name treat will make the cat's coat very shiny.

• It does not include both the independent variable and dependent variable from the question

• "If...then..." statement is not included

• The hypothesis DOES NOT answer the question

• Good Hypothesis