Hypothesis Writing

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Hypothesize

• Ask Questions

• Test hypothesis

• Communicate results

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.

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

• Good grades are from studying.

Choose the correct hypothesis for "How will exercising affect your health?"

• IF you have better health, THEN you will exercise.

• IF you exercise, THEN you will have better health.

• Exercising means you're healthy.

Which of the following is NOT a rule when writing a hypothesis?

• It is testable

• It is an if/then statement

• it should restate the question

• It is a prediction.

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 about the outcome of an experiment

What two words should be in your hypothesis?

• I think

• If ...then...

• It will

• No idea

When is a hypothesis written?

• before you decide on a question

• after the experiment

• before the experiment

• after the conclusion

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.

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Which hypothesis is correctly written?

• I think I will do well on my test today, because I ate a good breakfast.

• If I eat a good breakfast, then I will do well on my test today.

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

• If I do well on my test today, I get to out to eat for breakfast.

Does the brand of bubble gum affect the bubble size? Which hypothesis is INCORRECT?

• If the subject chews Bubblelicious, then the subject will blow the biggest bubble.
• If the subject chews Big Red, then the subject will blow the smallest bubble.
• If I chew Juicy Fruit, I will blow the largest bubble.
• If the subject chews Hubba Bubba, then the subject will blow the smallest bubble.