WHAT IS A HYPOTHESIS A HYPOTHESIS IS NOT

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WHAT IS A HYPOTHESIS?

WHAT IS A HYPOTHESIS?

A HYPOTHESIS IS NOT A(N): Question Random guess Observation Experiment Your mom

A HYPOTHESIS IS NOT A(N): Question Random guess Observation Experiment Your mom

A HYPOTHESIS IS: A tentative explanation for an observation or a scientific problem that

A HYPOTHESIS IS: A tentative explanation for an observation or a scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation.

IT IS AN IF, THEN, BECAUSE STATEMENT Question: Hypothesis: How do I get rid

IT IS AN IF, THEN, BECAUSE STATEMENT Question: Hypothesis: How do I get rid of the pigeons? If I place a fake snake by the pool, then the pigeons will go away because they are afraid of snakes. Does water help a plant grow? If water is related to plant growth, then the more you water plants, the bigger they will grow because water increases plant cell reproduction.

CHANGE THE FOLLOWING INTO A HYPOTHESIS Chocolate may cause pimples.

CHANGE THE FOLLOWING INTO A HYPOTHESIS Chocolate may cause pimples.

CHANGE THE FOLLOWING INTO A HYPOTHESIS Salt in soil may affect plant growth.

CHANGE THE FOLLOWING INTO A HYPOTHESIS Salt in soil may affect plant growth.

CHANGE THE FOLLOWING INTO A HYPOTHESIS Plant growth may be affected by the color

CHANGE THE FOLLOWING INTO A HYPOTHESIS Plant growth may be affected by the color of the light.

CHANGE THE FOLLOWING INTO A HYPOTHESIS Bacterial growth may be affected by temperature.

CHANGE THE FOLLOWING INTO A HYPOTHESIS Bacterial growth may be affected by temperature.

CHANGE THE FOLLOWING INTO A HYPOTHESIS Ultra violet light may cause skin cancer.

CHANGE THE FOLLOWING INTO A HYPOTHESIS Ultra violet light may cause skin cancer.

CHANGE THE FOLLOWING INTO A HYPOTHESIS Temperature may cause leaves to change color.

CHANGE THE FOLLOWING INTO A HYPOTHESIS Temperature may cause leaves to change color.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE Lisa is working on a science project. Her task is to answer

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE Lisa is working on a science project. Her task is to answer the question: "Does Rogooti (which is a commercial hair product) affect the speed of hair growth". Using the IF/THEN format, write a possible hypothesis for the above question.