Hypothesis Practice

What is a hypothesis?

• A theory that cannot be tested.

• An educated guess or prediction that can be tested.

• A conclusion drawn from data analysis.

• A statement of fact that is universally accepted.

True or False: A hypothesis must be testable.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Only in certain fields

What is an educated guess?

• A random assumption without evidence.

• A hypothesis based on prior knowledge and research.

• A guess made in a hurry without thinking.

• An opinion based on personal feelings.

What type of relationship does a hypothesis show?

• A cause-effect relationship.

• A random relationship.

• A correlation without causation.

• A temporal relationship.

What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

• A hypothesis is a guess, while a theory is a proven fact.

• A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation based on evidence.

• A hypothesis is an observation, while a theory is a scientific law.

• A hypothesis is a conclusion, while a theory is an assumption.

Fill in the blank: A hypothesis is an __________ guess or a prediction with a reason.

• educated

• random

• uneducated

• wild

Why is it important for a hypothesis to be testable?

• It allows scientists to conduct experiments and gather evidence to support or refute the hypothesis.

• It makes the hypothesis more interesting to read.

• It ensures that the hypothesis is always correct.

• It allows scientists to ignore contradictory evidence.

What is an example of a hypothesis?

• If plants receive more sunlight, then they will grow taller.

• Plants grow taller in the shade.

• Watering plants daily is unnecessary for growth.

• All plants grow at the same rate regardless of sunlight.

True or False: A cause is something that 'happens.'

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Rarely

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Formulating a hypothesis based on observations.

• Conducting an experiment to test a theory.

• Analyzing data from previous studies.

• Making a conclusion based on assumptions.