(3pts each) Write a testable question for each of the following hypotheses. Identify the dependent and independent variable for each.

Question

6. If plants are watered, then growth height will increase.
Independent variable:
Dependent variable:
Testable Question:
7. If chocolate is given to teachers, then amount of homework will decrease.
Independent variable:
Dependent variable:
Testable Question:
8. If trees have leaves, then bird nests will increase.
Independent variable:
Dependent variable:
Testable Question:
9. If acid rain is in water, then fish population will increase.
Independent variable:
Dependent variable:
Testable Question:
10. If calcium is given, then bone strength will increase.
Independent variable:
Dependent variable:


ANSWER ALL

Answer 1

6. Independent variable: plants being watered
Dependent variable: growth height

Testable Question: Does watering plants lead to an increase in their growth height?

7. Independent variable: chocolate given to teachers
Dependent variable: amount of homework

Testable Question: Does giving chocolate to teachers result in a decrease in the amount of homework assigned?

8. Independent variable: trees having leaves
Dependent variable: bird nests

Testable Question: Does the presence of leaves on trees lead to an increase in the number of bird nests?

9. Independent variable: acid rain in water
Dependent variable: fish population

Testable Question: Does the presence of acid rain in water result in an increase in fish population?

10. Independent variable: calcium given
Dependent variable: bone strength

Testable Question: Does the administration of calcium lead to an increase in bone strength?