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How to write a good hypothesis.

How to write a good hypothesis. Step 2 in the Scientific Method. What is a hypothesis?. an educated guess or prediction. How do you write a GREAT hypothesis?. Use the If, then formula If + independent variable , then + dependent variable Or…. If I change this, then this will happen.

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How to write a good hypothesis.

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  1. How to write a good hypothesis. Step 2 in the Scientific Method

  2. What is a hypothesis? an educated guess or prediction

  3. How do you write a GREAT hypothesis? Use the If, then formula If + independent variable, then + dependent variable Or…. If I change this, then this will happen.

  4. Example Problem: I wonder if the amount of food affects my cat’s weight? If I feed my cat a lot of food, then she will get fat. Independent Variable Dependent Variable

  5. Remember… Try to use INCREASE and DECREASE in your hypothesis! Ex.IF I increase the amount of food I give my cat, THEN she will increase her weight You are predicting CAUSE and EFFECT

  6. Now Try it on Your Own! Your homework: ‘Hypothesis Practice” Just ‘plug and chug’ in your variables!

  7. References • This PowerPoint was adapted from Ms. Ubbing’s Science Wiki • http://msubbingscience.wikispaces.com/LS+1+-+Science+Investigations+and+Experiments

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