Hypothesis Formulation
Biology ⇒ Scientific Inquiry and Experimental Design in Biology
Hypothesis Formulation starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A student hypothesizes that sugar will dissolve faster in hot water than in cold water. What is the independent variable?
A student observes that fish swim faster in warm water. What could be a hypothesis based on this observation?
A student observes that plants in the shade grow less than those in the sun. What hypothesis could be formed from this observation?
A student thinks that music helps plants grow faster. What is the independent variable in the hypothesis?
A student hypothesizes that sugar will dissolve faster in hot water than in cold water. What is the independent variable?
A student observes that fish swim faster in warm water. What could be a hypothesis based on this observation?
A student observes that plants in the shade grow less than those in the sun. What hypothesis could be formed from this observation?
A student thinks that music helps plants grow faster. What is the independent variable in the hypothesis?
Which of the following is a good hypothesis for testing if salt affects the freezing point of water? (1) If salt is added to water, then the freezing point will decrease. (2) Salt is white. (3) Water freezes. (4) Salt is used in cooking.
Which of the following is a hypothesis that can be tested? (1) If I water a plant every day, it will grow taller. (2) Plants are nice. (3) Plants are green. (4) Plants are everywhere.
Which of the following is a testable hypothesis? (1) If I water a plant more, it will grow taller. (2) Plants are beautiful. (3) Plants are important. (4) Plants exist.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good hypothesis? (1) It is testable. (2) It is based on facts. (3) It is a random guess. (4) It can be proven false.
A hypothesis should be based on prior knowledge and ________.
Fill in the blank: A hypothesis is a ________ that can be tested.
Fill in the blank: A hypothesis is a possible ________ to a scientific question.
Fill in the blank: A hypothesis is a statement that can be ________ by experiments or observations.
A hypothesis must be testable. True or false?
True or false: A hypothesis can be changed if new evidence is found.
True or false: A hypothesis can be proven absolutely true.
True or false: A hypothesis can be tested by collecting data.
