Question

Which option is a valid hypothesis in the correct format?

1. if a cotton plant receives 100mL of water everyday, it will display steady growth.
2. If a cotton plant displays steady growth, it will receive 100 mL of water every day.
3. If cotton plants need a consistent amount of water to grow steadily, then a cotton plant that receives 100 mL water every day will display steady growth.
4. If cotton plants need a consistent amount of water to grow steadily , then a cotton plant that displays steady growth will receive 100 mL of water every day.

Answer 1

4. If cotton plants need a consistent amount of water to grow steadily, then a cotton plant that displays steady growth will receieve 100 mL of water every day.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hypotheses are written in the format of "If... then...". It should include information on both variables to arrive at a conclusion point.