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Hypothesis

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Do we need factual research in our hypothesis or do we just guess?
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Re: Hypothesis

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Hi ScientificScientist,

A hypothesis is an educated guess, a guess informed by your background research. You can learn more about how to formulate a hypothesis here:

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... esis.shtml

Post back if you have additional, specific questions about your hypothesis!
All the best,
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Re: Hypothesis

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So I do have to do research?
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Re: Hypothesis

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Hi ScientificScientist,

Yes, you will need to do some background research so that you understand some of the scientific principles behind the project you are doing. Check out the information in the "Background Research" section of the Science Buddies project guide for information about what kind of research you need to do:

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... ndex.shtml
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