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How to write a hypothesis
If I do this(1), then this will happen (2) 1 independent (manipulated) variable 2 dependent (responding) variable
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If you open a faucet, then it will increase the flow of water.
You observe that the water flow increases. Independent Variable (what I change) Water faucet opening (closed, half open, fully open) Dependent Variable (what I observe) Amount of water flowing measured in liters per minute
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Examples If the temperature of a cup of water is increased, then it will increase the amount of sugar that dissolves in the water. If the temperature of a gas is increased, then the volume will increase. If a plant receives fertilizer, then it will grow to be bigger than a plant that does not receive fertilizer. If I put fenders on a bicycle, then they will keep the rider dry when riding through puddles.
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Your Hypothesis should be written in an if…then…because format
If and then are your variables Because is what you think is going to happen.
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