Identifying Hypothesis

What is the format of a hypothesis statement?

• If [control variable], then [expected outcome or effect]..

• If [dependent variable], then [expected outcome or effect]..

• If [independent variable], then [expected outcome or effect] because [evidence].

• If [hypothesis variable], then [expected outcome or effect]..

Which of the following is an incorrect hypothesis statement?

• If I put my plant in sunlight, then it will produce more flowers because plants need sunlight to grow.

• If I water my plants every day, they will grow taller because plants need water to grow.

• All plants need water to survive.

Which of the following is a correct hypothesis statement?

• If I eat healthy then it will improve my memory because my body needs healthy food.

• Coffee improves concentration.

• Exercise increases intelligence.

• The grass is green.

What is the purpose of a hypothesis in a scientific experiment?

• The purpose of a hypothesis in a scientific experiment is to gather data.

• The purpose of a hypothesis in a scientific experiment is to prove a theory.

• The purpose of a hypothesis in a scientific experiment is to create a hypothesis.

• The purpose of a hypothesis in a scientific experiment is to provide a testable explanation or prediction for a phenomenon or observed data.

True or False: A hypothesis is an educated guess.

• False

• A hypothesis is a proven fact.

• A hypothesis is a random guess.

• True

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good hypothesis?

• Based on personal beliefs

• Observable

• Specific

• Testable

What should a hypothesis statement include?

• A hypothesis statement should include a clear and testable prediction or explanation of the relationship between variables.

• A hypothesis statement should include a summary of the research findings.

• A hypothesis statement should include a detailed description of the research methods.

• A hypothesis statement should include a personal opinion about the research topic.

Which of the following is an example of a testable hypothesis?

• Eating chocolate makes you happy.

• The Earth is flat.

• Dogs are better than cats.

• The more you study, the better your grades will be.

True or False: If you hypothesis is not true, you FAILED!

• Sometimes

• True

• It depends

• False

The iron nail was attracted to the magnet.

• Hypothesis

• Non-Hypothesis