Writing A Hypothesis

When writing you hypothesis, what information follows IF?

• dependent variable

• how you know it will happen

• independent variable

• anything

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

When writing a hypothesis, what information do you fill in after THEN?

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• how you know it will happen

• anything good

Possible explanation for an observation that can be tested.

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Law

• Scientific theory

• Critical Thinking

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Choose the correct hypothesis for "What effect does studying have on your test grade?"

• IF I study for hours, THEN my test grade will be better, BECAUSE studying helps you remember facts.

• IF I have a good test grade, THEN I will study.

• Good grades are from studying.

What is a hypothesis?

• the thing changed on purpose in the experiment

• an explanation about what you observed

• using your 5 senses to gather data

• an educated guess or a tentative answer to a scientific question

Choose the correctly written hypothesis for "What is the effect of putting Pam Cooking Spray on the bottom of a sled?"

• I think the sled will slide faster.

• If I put Pam Cooking Spray on the bottom of my sled, then I will win the race.

• If I put Pam Cooking Spray on the bottom of my sled, then I will slide faster, because the Pam will reduce the sled's friction.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

A hypothesis is an __________________ guess or a prediction with a reason.

• random

• educated

• proven

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

A hypothesis shows a _________-_________relationship.

• negative-positive

• backwards-forwards

• cause-effect

A hypothesis contains support or __________________.

• reasoning (because)

• lies

• arguments

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A hypothesis MUST be correct.

• true

• false