Hypothesising (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards

Creating testable explanations for observations in farming systems

Spotting patterns or differences that need explaining

Proposed explanation that can be tested through experimentation

Specific and measurable

Must be specific, measurable, and testable

Observation - notice something worth investigating

Hypothesis - suggest a testable cause

Print, laboratory, and electronic sources

Bridge between observation and designing experiments

Ensure decisions are based on evidence not guesswork