Hypothesis Formulation
Biology ⇒ Scientific Inquiry and Experimental Design in Biology
Hypothesis Formulation starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A student hypothesizes that increasing the amount of sunlight will increase the rate of photosynthesis in plants. What is the independent variable in this hypothesis?
A student observes that some plants in the shade are shorter than those in the sun. What is a possible hypothesis the student could test?
A student wants to know if the type of soil affects plant growth. Write a possible hypothesis for this investigation.
In the context of scientific inquiry, what does it mean for a hypothesis to be falsifiable?
What is a hypothesis in scientific inquiry?
What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
What is the purpose of formulating a hypothesis before conducting an experiment?
What should a scientist do if the results of an experiment do not support the hypothesis?
Why is it important for a hypothesis to be falsifiable?
Why is it important for a hypothesis to be specific?
