Question

name: gcy(144) hypothesis homework due: friday, 09/05/25 section: date: instruction: using the if... then... format, form your hypothesis using your independent variable (cause) and the dependent variable (effect) based from the given situation per item. example situation: a student tests if the temperature of water changes how fast sugar dissolves. example answer hypothesis: if the water is hotter, then the sugar will dissolve faster. practice situations 1. a student wants to test if the amount of sleep affects test scores. hypothesis: 2. a scientist wonders if plants grow taller when given fertilizer. hypothesis: 3. a teacher wants to know if playing music helps students focus better during classwork. hypothesis: 4. a coach tests if stretching before running makes athletes run longer. hypothesis: 5. a chef asks if cookies bake faster in a gas oven or an electric oven. hypothesis:

Explanation:

Each hypothesis is formed using "If...then..." to link the independent variable (cause) and dependent variable (effect) based on the given situation.

Answer:

1. Hypothesis: If the amount of sleep increases, then test scores will improve. (Independent: amount of sleep; Dependent: test scores)
2. Hypothesis: If plants are given fertilizer, then they will grow taller. (Independent: fertilizer; Dependent: plant height)
3. Hypothesis: If music is played during classwork, then students will focus better. (Independent: playing music; Dependent: student focus)
4. Hypothesis: If athletes stretch before running, then they will run longer. (Independent: stretching before running; Dependent: running duration)
5. Hypothesis: If cookies are baked in a gas oven, then they will bake faster than in an electric oven. (Independent: type of oven (gas vs. electric); Dependent: baking time)