Hypothesis Vocabulary

Amie S.
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  1. potential energy
    energy stored by a body or system by virtue of its position
    If I increase the height from which a ball is
    dropped, then the bounce height will increase
    because there is greater potential energy which
    turns to kinetic.
  2. kinetic
    relating to the motion of material bodies and their forces
    If I increase the height from which a ball is
    dropped, then the bounce height will increase
    because there is greater potential energy which
    turns to kinetic.
  3. scientific research
    research into questions posed by scientific theories and hypotheses
    It should be based on scientific research and should be accompanied by an explanation.
  4. predict
    make a guess about what will happen in the future
    A hypothesis is a predicted answer to the question being investigated.
  5. proven
    established beyond doubt
    This statement will be proven valid or invalid by the investigation.
  6. valid
    well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
    This statement will be proven valid or invalid by the investigation.
  7. potential
    existing in possibility
    If I increase the height from which a ball is
    dropped, then the bounce height will increase
    because there is greater potential energy which
    turns to kinetic.
  8. hypothesis
    a tentative insight that is not yet verified or tested
    A hypothesis is a predicted answer to the question being investigated.
  9. increase
    a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous
    If I increase the height from which a ball is
    dropped, then the bounce height will increase
    because there is greater potential energy which
    turns to kinetic.
  10. invalid
    no longer legally acceptable
    This statement will be proven valid or invalid by the investigation.
  11. investigate
    conduct an inquiry of
    A hypothesis is a predicted answer to the question being investigated.
  12. energy
    forceful exertion
    If I increase the height from which a ball is
    dropped, then the bounce height will increase
    because there is greater potential energy which
    turns to kinetic.
  13. accompany
    go or travel along with
    It should be based on scientific research and should be accompanied by an explanation.
  14. investigation
    an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
    This statement will be proven valid or invalid by the investigation.
  15. scientific
    consistent with systematic study of the physical world
    It should be based on scientific research and should be accompanied by an explanation.
  16. explanation
    making something understandable
    It should be based on scientific research and should be accompanied by an explanation.
  17. research
    a seeking for knowledge
    It should be based on scientific research and should be accompanied by an explanation.
  18. statement
    the act of affirming or asserting something
    This statement will be proven valid or invalid by the investigation.
  19. answer
    a statement made to reply to a question or criticism
    A hypothesis is a predicted answer to the question being investigated.
  20. question
    a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
    A hypothesis is a predicted answer to the question being investigated.
Created on Tue Jul 24 14:58:09 EDT 2012

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