EQ: How should I write my hypotheses and conclusions? Important information and examples of hypotheses. Important information and examples of conclusions.

Writing Hypotheses A hypothesis is never “right” or “wrong.” A hypothesis is: SUPPORTED REJECTED A hypothesis SHOULD always be written: “If….then, because” format. (but is it?)

Write a Hypothesis The marble will sink to the bottom of the beaker. (This is an incorrectly written hypothesis) If I add the marble, then it will sink to the bottom because it is more dense than the water.

Writing Conclusions Include in your conclusion an evaluation of your hypothesis, then use data from the lab to support your answer.

Write a Conclusion (Our hypothesis was: If I add the marble, then it will sink to the bottom.) My hypothesis was supported – the marble sank to the bottom of the beaker. (good) My hypothesis was supported – the marble sank to the bottom of the beaker because its density was 5.6 g/mL while the density of water is 1 g/mL. (better!)