Why is testability an essential component of a research hypothesis?

Testability is essential because it allows researchers to collect observable data and scientifically assess whether the hypothesis is supported or disproven.

Develop a research hypothesis related to the impact of exercise on student test performance. Ensure your hypothesis is clear, specific, and testable.

Students who engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise three times per week will demonstrate higher average scores on mathematics exams compared to students who do not engage in regular exercise.

Hypothesis Generation

11th Grade•40 minutes

Learning Objective

I can develop a testable hypothesis for my PBL investigation based on background research.

Key Concepts

A hypothesis is an idea or explanation that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved.

To qualify as a research hypothesis, a statement needs to be clear, specific, and testable.

The null hypothesis is the counterproposal to the original hypothesis, predicting that there is no relationship between the variables.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 6 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What are the three key characteristics of a good research hypothesis, as discussed in the video?

2. Explain the difference between a general hypothesis and a research hypothesis.

3. Which of the following statements is the MOST specific and clear hypothesis?

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