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 'If salt is added to water, then the boiling point will increase.' What is the independent variable?
A student observes that plants in the shade grow less than those in the sun. What hypothesis could the student form?
A student predicts that if the amount of fertilizer is increased, then the height of the plant will increase. Identify the independent variable.
A student wants to test if music affects plant growth. Write a possible hypothesis.
A student hypothesizes that 'If salt is added to water, then the boiling point will increase.' What is the independent variable?
A student observes that plants in the shade grow less than those in the sun. What hypothesis could the student form?
A student predicts that if the amount of fertilizer is increased, then the height of the plant will increase. Identify the independent variable.
A student wants to test if music affects plant growth. Write a possible hypothesis.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment? (1) To summarize results. (2) To predict the outcome. (3) To collect data. (4) To analyze data.
Which of the following is a poorly written hypothesis? (1) If the amount of sugar increases, then the rate of fermentation will increase. (2) Sugar is sweet. (3) If sugar is added, fermentation will occur faster. (4) If sugar is added, then fermentation will increase.
Which of the following is a testable hypothesis? (1) If I study more, I will get better grades. (2) If I wish for good grades, I will get them. (3) Good grades are important. (4) Grades are given by teachers.
Which of the following is an example of a null hypothesis? (1) If fertilizer is added, plants will grow taller. (2) Fertilizer has no effect on plant growth. (3) Plants need fertilizer to grow. (4) Fertilizer is important for plants.
A hypothesis must be testable and ________.
Fill in the blank: A hypothesis helps to design an ________ to test a prediction.
Fill in the blank: A hypothesis is often based on ________ and prior knowledge.
Fill in the blank: A hypothesis is often written in the form 'If ________, then ________.'
Is the following statement a good hypothesis? 'If I eat breakfast, then I will do better in school.'
Is the following statement a hypothesis? 'If water temperature increases, then the rate of fish breathing will increase.'
True or False: A hypothesis can be a question.
True or False: A hypothesis can be based on previous scientific research.
