Scientific Method Study Guide: Hypothesis Example

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Which of the following correctly describes a hypothesis?

A statement of the researcher's personal opinions

A summary of the experiment's results

A description of the materials used in the experiment

A prediction of the expected outcome in an 'IF...THEN...' format (correct)

In an experiment, the independent variable is typically represented on which axis of a graph?

Y-axis

Z-axis

X-axis (correct)

None of the above

What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?

To be measured in response to the dependent variable

To represent the data collected in an investigation

To summarize the experimental results

To deliberately change or manipulate in the investigation (correct)

Which of the following is an example of an independent variable?

Amount of sunlight given to plants Signup and view all the answers

What does the dependent variable represent in an experiment?

The data collected in an investigation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an observation?

The ground is wet Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between accuracy and precision?

Accuracy measures how close measurements are to each other, while precision measures how close measurements are to the accepted value Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a hypothesis in a scientific investigation?

To describe a prediction about a cause and effect relationship based on observations Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after conducting background research in the process of designing and conducting an experiment?

Ask a question based on observations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analyzing data with respect to a hypothesis?

To give an explicit statement about whether the hypothesis was supported or rejected by the data Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for data to support a prediction?

The data proves that the prediction is true Signup and view all the answers

Scientific Method Study Guide: Hypothesis Example

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Which of the following correctly describes a hypothesis?

In an experiment, the independent variable is typically represented on which axis of a graph?

What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?

Which of the following is an example of an independent variable?

What does the dependent variable represent in an experiment?

Which of the following is an example of an observation?

What is the difference between accuracy and precision?

What is the purpose of a hypothesis in a scientific investigation?

What should be done after conducting background research in the process of designing and conducting an experiment?

What is the purpose of analyzing data with respect to a hypothesis?

What does it mean for data to support a prediction?

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