Question

Maya is doing a science fair project. Her question is: How does insulation affect the temperature in a house? Her hypothesis is: Insulation makes the temperature inside a house less likely to change. Mark whether or not each of the following predictions can be made from her hypothesis.

Prediction 1: With insulation, the temperature inside a house will be more stable. (Yes/No)
Prediction 2: Insulation will cause the temperature inside a house to become extremely hot. (Yes/No)
Prediction 3: Houses without insulation will have a consistent temperature. (Yes/No)
Prediction 4: Insulation will have no effect on indoor temperature. (Yes/No)

Answer 1

Prediction 1 is supported, but Predictions 2, 3, and 4 are not.

Insulation makes the temperature inside a house less likely to change. Prediction 1 is supported, but Predictions 2, 3, and 4 are not.

Step-by-step explanation:

A hypothesis is a suggested explanation that can be tested. Once a hypothesis has been selected, predictions can be made. In this case, Maya's hypothesis is that insulation makes the temperature inside a house less likely to change. Based on this hypothesis, we can evaluate the predictions.

1. Prediction 1: With insulation, the temperature inside a house will be more stable. Yes
2. Prediction 2: Insulation will cause the temperature inside a house to become extremely hot. No
3. Prediction 3: Houses without insulation will have a consistent temperature. No
4. Prediction 4: Insulation will have no effect on indoor temperature. No

From Maya's hypothesis, we can conclude that Prediction 1 is supported, as insulation reduces temperature fluctuations. Predictions 2, 3, and 4 are not supported by her hypothesis.