10 Questions
Which step of the scientific method involves stating a hypothesis?
Step 3: Hypothesis
What is the purpose of a hypothesis in a scientific experiment?
To identify the independent and dependent variables
How should a hypothesis be written?
Using the words 'IF' and 'THEN'
What is a testable hypothesis?
A hypothesis that can be supported or rejected by experimentation
What is the relationship between experiments and hypotheses in science?
Hypotheses are used to develop experiments
Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis about a population parameter?
The mean monthly income for college graduates is over $5000.
Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis that can be tested through an experiment?
The mean standardized test score for schools in Cupertino is the same as the mean scores for schools in Los Altos.
Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis that cannot be tested through an experiment?
The lung cancer rates in California are lower than the rates in Texas.
Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis about a population proportion?
At least 20% of juvenile offenders are caught and sentenced to prison.
Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis about a population mean?
The mean monthly income for college graduates is over $5000.
Test your understanding of the scientific method's step 3: hypothesis. Learn how to formulate an educated guess using "if" and "then" statements.
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