AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Hypotheses followed by a conclusion is called an If-then statement or a conditional statement. This is read-if p then q. A conditional statement is false if hypothesis is true and the conclusion is false. The example above would be false if it said “if you get good grades then you will not get into a good college".

Detailed explanation-2: -The hypothesis is often written using the words “IF” and “THEN.” For example, “If I do not study, then I will fail the test.” The “if’ and “then” statements reflect your independent and dependent variables. The hypothesis should relate back to your original question and must be testable.

Detailed explanation-3: -Notice that these statements contain the words, if and then. They are necessary in a formalized hypothesis. But not all if-then statements are hypotheses. For example, “If I play the lottery, then I will get rich.” This is a simple prediction.

Detailed explanation-4: -Definition: The converse of a conditional statement is created when the hypothesis and conclusion are reversed. In Geometry the conditional statement is referred to as p