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Forming a Scientific Hypothesis


When following the scientific method, forming a hypothesis takes place after asking a testable question and conducting
research. A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction about the outcome of an experiment. A hypothesis must be
testable and contain an independent and dependent variable. For science, most hypotheses are written as
“If…..then…because” statements.

Ex: If compost is added to tomato plants, then the plant will produce more tomatoes, because the plant
will have more nutrients to make tomatoes.

Notice that the IF portion of the statement is followed by a change or procedure. This is the independent variable and
the cause of the predicted change. The THEN portion of the statement is the dependent variable and what the
scientist would measure or the effect. The BECAUSE is also an important part of the statement because it is based on
observation, research, or previous knowledge about the topic.

Write a hypothesis using an IF…THEN


IF THEN…BECAUSE
THEN BECAUSE statement and the testable question below.
1. Does the type of liquid an ice cube is placed in affect the rate at which it melts?

2. What effect does temperature have on the strength of a magnet?

3. How does exercise affect people’s heart rates?

4. Do white chocolate and dark chocolate have the same melting points?

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Forming a Scientific Hypothesis Forming a Scientific Hypothesis


When following the scientific method, forming a hypothesis When following the scientific method, forming a hypothesis
takes place after asking a testable question and conducting takes place after asking a testable question and conducting
research. A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction research. A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction
about the outcome of an experiment. A hypothesis must be about the outcome of an experiment. A hypothesis must be
testable and contain an independent and dependent variable. testable and contain an independent and dependent variable.
For science, most hypotheses are written as For science, most hypotheses are written as
“If…..then…because” statements. “If…..then…because” statements.
Ex: If compost is added to tomato plants, Ex: If compost is added to tomato plants,
then the plant will produce more tomatoes, then the plant will produce more tomatoes,
because the plant will have more nutrients to because the plant will have more nutrients to
make tomatoes. make tomatoes.
Notice that the IF portion of the statement is followed by a Notice that the IF portion of the statement is followed by a
change or procedure. This is the independent variable and the change or procedure. This is the independent variable and the
cause of the predicted change. The THEN portion of the cause of the predicted change. The THEN portion of the
statement is the dependent variable and what the scientist statement is the dependent variable and what the scientist
would measure or the effect. The BECAUSE is also an would measure or the effect. The BECAUSE is also an
important part of the statement because it is based on important part of the statement because it is based on
observation, research, or previous knowledge about the topic. observation, research, or previous knowledge about the topic.

Write a hypothesis using an IF…THEN


IF THEN…BECAUSE
THEN BECAUSE statement Write a hypothesis using an IF…THEN
IF THEN…BECAUSE
THEN BECAUSE statement
and the testable question below. and the testable question below.

1. Does the type of liquid an ice cube is placed in affect the 1. Does the type of liquid an ice cube is placed in affect the
rate at which it melts? rate at which it melts?

2. What effect does temperature have on the strength 2. What effect does temperature have on the strength
of a magnet? of a magnet?

3. How does exercise affect people’s heart rates? 3. How does exercise affect people’s heart rates?

4. Do white chocolate and dark chocolate have the same 4. Do white chocolate and dark chocolate have the same
melting points? melting points?

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Forming a Scientific Hypothesis


When following the scientific method, forming a hypothesis takes place after asking a testable question and conducting
research. A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction about the outcome of an experiment. A hypothesis must be
testable and contain an independent and dependent variable. For science, most hypotheses are written as
“If…..then…because” statements.

Ex: If compost is added to tomato plants, then the plant will produce more tomatoes, because the plant
will have more nutrients to make tomatoes.

Notice that the IF portion of the statement is followed by a change or procedure. This is the independent variable and
the cause of the predicted change. The THEN portion of the statement is the dependent variable and what the
scientist would measure or the effect. The BECAUSE is also an important part of the statement because it is based on
observation, research, or previous knowledge about the topic.

Write a hypothesis using an IF…THEN


IF THEN…BECAUSE
THEN BECAUSE statement and the testable question below.
1. Does the type of liquid an ice cube is placed in affect the rate at which it melts?
If I place in ice cube in water, milk, and soda, then the ice cube will melt fastest in the water because there are fewer added ingredients.

2. What effect does temperature have on the strength of a magnet?


If I place a magnet in different temperatures, then the magnet in the coldest temperature will have the highest strength, because colder objects have more
attractive particles.

3. How does exercise affect people’s heart rates?


If I do more exercise, then my heart rate will increase, because exercise increases circulation.

4. Do white chocolate and dark chocolate have the same melting points?
If I heat white and dark chocolate, then the white chocolate will melt faster because there is less cocoa in it.

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