Hypothesis Checklist

Hypothesis Checklist

What Makes a Good Hypothesis?

For a Good Hypothesis, You Should Answer "Yes" to Every Question

Is the hypothesis based on information from reference materials about the topic?

Yes / No

Can at least one clear prediction be made from the hypothesis?

Yes / No

Are predictions resulting from the hypothesis testable in an experiment?

Yes / No

Does the prediction have both an independent variable (something you change) and a dependent variable (something you observe or measure)?

Yes / No