Hypothesis
Your hypothesis is an educated guess as to what will happen by the end of your investigation. This guess should be based on research and you should have background information to support your predicted answer. Your hypothesis should be written in an “If…..then….” statement.
Example: “If I do……(tell what are going to do or test in your project) then I think (what you think will happen) because…..(tell a reason you think this will happen based on your research).”
If I plant three Marigold plants and water one with tap water, one with distilled water, and one with well water, then I think the one with well water will grow the tallest because of all the minerals in well water.
You would not just say, “I think that plants grow better in the light.” You would need to explain why you think so. Did you read a book about plants? Search the internet for some background information on plants? You need to give a reason for how you came up with that hypothesis.
**Remember: your hypothesis does not change once it is made!
Your hypothesis is an educated guess as to what will happen by the end of your investigation. This guess should be based on research and you should have background information to support your predicted answer. Your hypothesis should be written in an “If…..then….” statement.
Example: “If I do……(tell what are going to do or test in your project) then I think (what you think will happen) because…..(tell a reason you think this will happen based on your research).”
If I plant three Marigold plants and water one with tap water, one with distilled water, and one with well water, then I think the one with well water will grow the tallest because of all the minerals in well water.
You would not just say, “I think that plants grow better in the light.” You would need to explain why you think so. Did you read a book about plants? Search the internet for some background information on plants? You need to give a reason for how you came up with that hypothesis.
**Remember: your hypothesis does not change once it is made!