Download Writing a Hypothesis

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With your table, read the handout given to
you on writing a hypothesis. Then find and
write down the following info in your
notebook:
 Hypothesis Definition
 Hypothesis format
 An example of a correct hypothesis
Think about it this way: If [I do this], then [this will
happen] because….
Chocolate may cause pimples.
Salt in soil may affect plant growth.
Plant growth may be affected by the color of
the light.
4. Bacterial growth may be affected by
temperature.
5. Temperature may cause leaves to change color.
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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/BECAUSE
format, write a possible hypothesis
for the above question.