Hypothesis Based Research - Identify a Topic Worksheet
Hypothesis Based Research – Identify a Topic
Name(s): ________________ ________________ ________________
Part I: Brainstorm
1. Brainstorm ideas, things you wonder about, observations you have made,
or activities that spark your curiosity and capture your interest.
2. Circle the three you like the BEST!
3. Underline the choice that interests you the most! This is your topic to research!
Part II: Research Concepts Related to Phenomena & Develop Testable Questions
1. Research phenomena related to your topic.
Hint:
Phenomena
- The "what" of science, the observable things we study to understand
the "how" and "why".
2. Write down ONE phenomenon related to your topic that you wish to further explore. You may explore multiple phenomena if you choose (use a separate worksheet for each phenomenon).
3. List the concepts related to your chosen phenomenon.
Concepts (the science explaining the phenomenon) |
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4. Generate questions you have about your phenomenon and related concepts.
Questions (include why & how) | Classify (open or closed ended) |
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5. Determine if your questions are open or closed ended. (Closed ended questions
can be answered with yes or no.)
6. Look at your open-ended questions and determine if they are testable.
(Testable means data can be collected.)
7. Put a star next to ONE testable question you wish to further explore!