H OW TO WRITE A TESTABLE QUESTION What is a testable question? How do we write a testable question? How do we turn a non-testable question into a testable

HOW TO WRITE A TESTABLE QUESTION

What is a testable question?

How do we write a testable question?

How do we turn a non-testable question into a testable question?

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What is a “Testable Question?”

How do we write a testable question?

How do we turn a non-testable question into a testable question?

If a question is not testable by experimentation, how would you find out the answer to it?

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WHAT IS A TESTABLE QUESTION?

A testable question is one that can be answered by designing and conducting an experiment.

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HOW TO WRITE A TESTABLE QUESTION

Testable questions have a similar format…

What is the effect of ___________ on

________________?

You are trying to find out if there is a Cause / Effect Relationship!



HOW TO TURN A NON-TESTABLE QUESTION INTO A TESTABLE QUESTION:

Step 1: Read the question carefully.

Step 2: Determine the cause and effect in the relationship.

Step 3: Plug the cause and effect into the proper format.

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LET’S TRY ONE…

Step 1: Read the Question Carefully.

Which brand of shoe makes you run faster, Nike or New Balance?

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LET’S TRY ONE…

Step 2: Determine the cause and effect in the question.

Which brand of shoe makes you run faster, Nike or New Balance?

Cause: shoe typeEffect: running faster


LET’S TRY ONE…

Step 3: Plug the cause and effect into the proper format…

What is the effect of _______ on ______?

What is the effect of shoe brand on running speed?

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NOT A TESTABLE QUESTION?NO CAUSE AND EFFECT RELATIONSHIP EXISTS?

If a question is not testable by experimentation, how would you find out the answer to it? For example, how could you find the answer to the question, “What color is a frog’s heart?” You cannot find a cause and effect relationship in this question.


NOT A TESTABLE QUESTION?NO CAUSE AND EFFECT RELATIONSHIP EXISTS?

If a question is not testable by experimentation, how would you find out the answer to it? For example, how could you find the answer to the question, “What color is a frog’s heart?” You cannot find a cause and effect relationship in this question.

You could look it up online or in a book.


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