Name: _______________________
Hypothesis and Measurement Review!
Part I: Write a hypothesis for each of the following problem statements. Identify
the dependent and independent variable for each.
1. How does the amount of leaves on a tree affect how many birds will build
nests in it?
Hypothesis: If ____________________________________________________,
then ____________________________________________________________
because __________________________________________________________.
2. How does the acid level of a lake affect how many fish live there?
Hypothesis: If ____________________________________________________,
then ____________________________________________________________
because __________________________________________________________.
3. How does the amount of milk you drink affect the strength of your bones?
Hypothesis: If ____________________________________________________,
then ____________________________________________________________
because __________________________________________________________.
Part II: Write a problem statement that was being answered by each of the
following hypotheses.
4. If I feed my dog Purina Dog Chow, he will have more energy because
Purina is full of vitamins.
Problem Statement:
5. If I give my teacher chocolate, then she will give me less homework
because she will be happier.
Problem Statement:
Name: _______________________
Part III: Answer the questions as they relate to units of measurement.
6. Identify the metric units of measurement for finding:
a. length or distance _____________________________________
b. mass ________________________________________________
c. volume ______________________________________________
d. time _________________________________________________
7. Determine how much liquid is in the graduated cylinders below:
a. ___________
b._________
8. Use a ruler to measure the dimensions of the rectangles below:
Height = ___________
Width = ___________
Height = ___________
Width = ___________