What is a hypothesis?
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A hypothesis is a testable statement that predicts the relationship between two variables, typically formulated as 'If [independent variable], then [dependent variable], because [reason].'.
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What is the independent variable (IV)?
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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment to observe its effect on the dependent variable.
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What is the dependent variable (DV)?
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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.
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What does the 'because' part of a hypothesis explain?
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The 'because' part of a hypothesis provides the reasoning or background research that supports the prediction made in the hypothesis.
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Why is it important to have a specific level of the IV in a hypothesis?
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Having a specific level of the IV allows for clear and measurable outcomes, making it easier to analyze the results of the experiment.
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What is the purpose of background research in forming a hypothesis?
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Background research helps inform the hypothesis by providing context, previous findings, and understanding of the topic being studied.
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What is the role of in-text citations in scientific writing?
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In-text citations give credit to the original sources of information used in the writing and must correspond with full citations at the end of the work.
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