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This week we will learn how to write a hypothesis. First let us learn the meanings of three important words.

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1. Write the suitable translation in the blank space under each word.

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Example of independent and dependent variables

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Example of independent and dependent variables

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2. If/then Statements
We will begin writing hypotheses using the if/
then...because statements. Read the examples below.
• If you eat healthy food every day, then you will
grow up stronger because healthy food gives you
nutrients.
• If you add only little water, then the plant will not
grow.

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2 a) Now write a hypothesis for this question:
Question: What effect does the amount of light have on plant growth?
hypothesis:
If ______________________________________________________________________________,
then ___________________________________
_________________________________________
because _________________________________________________________________________.

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b) Write a hypothesis for the question in the science activity.
Question:
Hypothesis:
If _______________________________________________________________________________,
then ____________________________________________________________________________
because _________________________________________________________________________.