FEX-2.3-What Makes a Good Hypothesis?

Multiple Choice

BELLRINGER:

How do we analyze data?

• Charts and Graphs

• Print it Out

• By Testing it Against the Hypothesis

• Communicating Results for Peer Review

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for a hypothesis to be testable and falsifiable in scientific research?

• Because it allows the hypothesis to be proven wrong through evidence

• Because it makes the hypothesis more interesting

• Because it ensures the hypothesis is always correct

• Because it is easier to write

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of a strong hypothesis?

• Testability

• Clarity & Precision

• Specificity

• Randomization

Open Ended

Explain the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable, using an example from the slides.

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about control variables in an experiment.

• They are factors held constant to ensure fair testing.

• They are deliberately changed by the researcher.

• They include environmental, participant, and procedural controls.

• They help ensure that changes in the dependent variable are due to the independent variable.

Fill in the Blank

A good hypothesis must be ___ and based on existing knowledge.