Which statements describe a good hypothesis? Check all that apply.A good hypothesis does not always have to be based on prior knowledge or research.A good hypothesis is valuable even if it turns out to be incorrect.A good hypothesis provides a possible explanation to answer a scientific question.A good hypothesis is based on one’s personal opinion.A good hypothesis can be tested.A good hypothesis leads to a test with measureable results.
Answer
A
A good hypothesis does not always have to be based on prior knowledge or research.
B
A good hypothesis is valuable even if it turns out to be incorrect.
C
A good hypothesis provides a possible explanation to answer a scientific question.
D
A good hypothesis is based on one’s personal opinion.
E
A good hypothesis can be tested.
F
A good hypothesis leads to a test with measureable results.
Explanation
A good hypothesis offers a possible explanation for a scientific question and can be tested through an investigation with measurable results. It can still be valuable if the evidence shows it is incorrect, because testing it helps scientists learn. Personal opinion alone is not a sound basis for a hypothesis, and a good hypothesis should be informed by relevant knowledge or research.
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