Combined Science GCSE
Hypothesis development
What Hypothesis development means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Hypothesis development
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An investigation begins with a testable hypothesis that names the independent variable, the dependent variable and the direction of change, and links to scientific reasoning.
Topics that use Hypothesis development
Related terms
- Collision theory
- Measuring rate of reaction
- Required practical skills
- Variables and fair testing
- Control variables and reliability
- Rate graphs and gradients
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