Hypothesis Practice

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.

What should a scientist do if a hypothesis is NOT supported by data?

• Carry out further investigations.

• Stop investigating the question.

• Change the hypothesis to match the data

• Change the data to support the hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which of the following statements about hypotheses is true?

• Hypotheses can never be

  changed.

• Hypotheses are always proven to be true.

• Hypotheses can be accepted or rejected

• Hypotheses can be proven true without evidence.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Does the type of ball affect the bouncing height?

Which hypothesis is correct?

• If the subject bounces a ping pong ball, then the ping pong ball will bounce the highest.

• If we use a big ball, the ball will bounce really high.

• She can use a basketball, then the ball will bounce the lowest.

• If the subject uses a bowling ball, the bowling ball will bounce the lowest.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which one is a good hypothesis?

• If we add more soap to the mixture, then the mixture will bubble over.

• We'll add more soap to the mixture, then it will bubble over.

• If we add more soap to the mixture, the mixture will bubble over.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

This one is a little harder! Which one is the best hypothesis?

• If we pour acid onto a pumpkin, then the pumpkin will turn purple.

• If we pour acid onto a pumpkin, then the pumpkin will start to bubble and dissolve.

• If we pour acid onto a pumpkin, then the pumpkin will disappear.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which one is the best hypothesis?

• If we shine a light into a cemetery at night, we will be able to see ghosts.

• If we shine a light into a cemetery at night, then we will be able to see ghosts.

• We'll shine a light into a cemetery at night, then we'll be able to see the ghosts.

Another word for prediction or educated guess is: ________________

• hypothesis

• conclusion

• experiment

• data

A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation based on prior knowledge is known as: 

• theory

• experiment 

• observation

• hypothesis

Every hypothesis begins with what word?

• Does

• If

• Which

• Then