1. A hypothesis states what you think is going to happen when you investigate a question. It should be stated in one sentence using the “If . . . then. . . because . .” format.
2. The hypothesis explains what you think will happen to the dependent variable when you manipulate the independent variable.
a. Independent variable – the variable the researcher (YOU) controls
i. Example – the color of kryptonite used on Superman
b. Dependent variable – what is being measured
i. Example - the radiation it leaves in Superman