Testing Hypotheses and Valid Evidence

Testing Hypotheses and Valid Evidence

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video tutorial explains that a hypothesis is an educated guess that needs to be tested through experiments or surveys, rather than by making up results. An example involving squirrels is used to illustrate how a hypothesis should be formed and tested scientifically.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a hypothesis?

An educated guess based on observations

A random guess

A fictional story

A proven fact

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

Squirrels run more in summer because they move their nests

Squirrels are small animals

Squirrels are mammals

Squirrels eat nuts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it incorrect to make up results to test a hypothesis?

Because it is a common practice

Because it doesn't require any effort

Because it saves time

Because it doesn't provide valid evidence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct way to test a hypothesis?

By asking friends

By conducting experiments or surveys

By guessing

By making up results

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is necessary to determine if a hypothesis is correct?

A popular opinion

A good imagination

A survey or experiment

A strong belief

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