Practice Hypothesis (1.3) - Scientific Inquiry and Investigation (IB MYP)

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Question 1.
What is a hypothesis?
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Think about what you are predicting in an experiment.
Question 2.
Provide an example of an 'If...then...' statement.
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Consider weather predictions for your example.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of a hypothesis?
- To summarize results
- To make a testable prediction
- To state a conclusion
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Consider what drives the experimentation process.
4Question 4.
True or False: A hypothesis can be proven right or wrong.
- True
- False
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Think about the role of testing in science.
Question 5.
A researcher wants to test whether the amount of sunlight affects the growth of tomato plants. Formulate a hypothesis and describe the independent and dependent variables.
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Think about which factor you are changing and what you are observing.
Question 6.
Why is it important to revise a hypothesis after conducting an experiment?
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Consider how science evolves with new data.

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