Hypothesis

Possible explanation for an observation that can be tested.

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Law

• Scientific theory

• Critical Thinking

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A hypothesis is

• a prediction about an experiment.

• a statement of variables.

• a phrase with scientific notation.

• a testimonial of data.

Martha is curious as to what happened to the dinosaurs.  She is convinced that a virus spread across the earth and killed all the dinosaurs.  Martha’s idea is called a ________.

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

• question

Every hypothesis begins with what word?

• Does

• If

• Which

• Then

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 must happen with the dependent variable in a hypothesis?

• It must be measurable.

• It must be optional.

• It must be clear.

• It must resist change.

Scientists form _________ hypothesis to answer questions.

• accurate

• short

• mathematical

• testable

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

According to the diagram, which question is being tested?

• How does color of light affect plant growth?

• How does the amount of fertilizer added to plants affect growth?

• How will different amounts of water affect plant growth?

• How does the type of soil affect plant growth?

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which step of the Scientific method will you form a hypothesis?

• 8

• 1

• 5

• 2

What is a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• A proposed explanation for a phenomenon

• A proven scientific fact

• A random guess

• A detailed experimental procedure