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Scientific Hypothesis — Definition & Examples

By Valeri Natole
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A group of scientists run a study where they test the IQs of two groups of children. One group of children has been playing the piano for at least three years. The other has not learned to play the piano or any other instrument. These are the results of the study:

Students that have been playing the piano for at least three years have an average IQ of 100. Students that do not play any instruments have an average IQ of 115.

Which of the following hypotheses did the study test?

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Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.

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