1. How to write a testable question
What is a testable question?
How do we write a testable question?
How do we turn a non-testable question into a testable question?

2. Today’s exploration will go here
What is a “Testable Question?”
How do we write a testable question?
How do we turn a non-testable question into a testable question?
If a question is not testable by experimentation, how would you find out the answer to it?

3. What is a testable question?
A testable question is one that can be answered by designing and conducting an experiment.

4. How to write a testable question
Testable questions have a similar format…
What is the effect of ___________ on
________________?
You are trying to find out if there is a Cause / Effect Relationship!

5. How to turn a non-testable question into a testable question:
Step 1: Read the question carefully.
Step 2: Determine the cause and effect in the relationship.
Step 3: Plug the cause and effect into the proper format.

6. Which brand of shoe makes you run faster, Nike or New Balance?
Let’s try one…
Step 1: Read the Question Carefully.
Which brand of shoe makes you run faster, Nike or New Balance?

7. Which brand of shoe makes you run faster, Nike or New Balance?
Let’s try one…
Step 2: Determine the cause and effect in the question.
Which brand of shoe makes you run faster, Nike or New Balance?
Cause: shoe type
Effect: running faster

8. What is the effect of _______ on ______?
Let’s try one…
Step 3: Plug the cause and effect into the proper format…
What is the effect of _______ on ______?
What is the effect of shoe brand on running speed?

9. Not a testable question? no cause and effect relationship exists?
If a question is not testable by experimentation, how would you find out the answer to it? For example, how could you find the answer to the question, “What color is a frog’s heart?” You cannot find a cause and effect relationship in this question.

10. Not a testable question? no cause and effect relationship exists?
If a question is not testable by experimentation, how would you find out the answer to it? For example, how could you find the answer to the question, “What color is a frog’s heart?” You cannot find a cause and effect relationship in this question.
You could look it up online or in a book.

11. Practice Which liquid makes a plant grow taller, milk or water?
What is the effect of the type of liquid on how tall the plant grows?
Which basketball sneaker makes you jump higher, Jordan’s or Lebron’s?
What is the effect of the brand of basketball sneaker on how high you jump?
Will I run faster in socks or sneakers?
What is the effect of footwear on running speed?
Will I run the mile faster if I drink water or Gatorade?
Which paper towel will absorb more water, Bounty or store brand?
Which student will score higher on a quiz, the one that studied or the one that didn’t?