Exploring the Concept of a Hypothesis

What is a hypothesis?

• A random guess

• An unproven theory or prediction

• A proven fact

• A scientific law

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What is the first step in writing a hypothesis?

• Changing the dependent variable

• Changing the independent variable

• Writing the conclusion

• Predicting the outcome

When writing a hypothesis, what should you do after changing the independent variable?

• Change the dependent variable

• Predict the outcome

• Write the conclusion

• Analyze the results

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What word should you use to describe the expected outcome in a hypothesis?

• Hence

• Then

• Because

• Therefore

What is the final step in writing a hypothesis?

• Changing the independent variable

• Predicting the change in the dependent variable

• Analyzing the data

• Writing the introduction

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2