Hypothesis Flashcards

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is what you think your investigative question is going to prove. It is a guess but it helps to have some scientific reasoning behind it. A hypothesis does not always have to be correct.

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What must a hypothesis include?

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It must:

  • be a statement
  • be specific
  • include the variables involved (cause and effect)
  • be a testable generalization
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