HYPOTHESIS

Hypothesis

Definition Of Hypothesis

Hypothesis is the part of a conditional statement just after the word if.

Examples of Hypothesis

In the conditional, "If all fours sides of a quadrilateral measure the same, then the quadrilateral is a square" the hypothesis is "all fours sides of a quadrilateral measure the same".

Video Examples: Hypothesis

Solved Example on Hypothesis

Ques: In the example above, is the hypothesis "all fours sides of a quadrilateral measure the same" always, never, or sometimes true?

Choices:

A. always
B. never
C. sometimes
Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Step 1: The hypothesis is sometimes true. Because, its true only for a square and a rhombus, not for the other quadrilaterals rectangle, parallelogram, or trapezoid.

Quick Summary

The hypothesis is the 'if' part of an if-then statement.
It sets the condition that is assumed to be true.
The hypothesis leads to a conclusion, which is the 'then' part of the statement.

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🍎 Teacher Insights

Emphasize the structure of conditional statements (if P then Q) and practice identifying the hypothesis in various examples. Use visual aids and real-world examples to illustrate the concept.

🎓 Prerequisites

Quadrilaterals
Conditional Statements
Geometric Shapes

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: In the statement 'If a shape has 4 sides and 4 right angles, then it is a rectangle', which is the hypothesis?

A shape has 4 sides and 4 right angles It is a rectangle A shape has 4 sides A shape has 4 right angles

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the role of a hypothesis in a conditional statement?
A: The hypothesis sets the condition that, if true, leads to the conclusion.

Q: Is the hypothesis always true?
A: No, the hypothesis is an assumption that we are examining. We are interested in what follows if the hypothesis is true.