• You will use the research question of how could abnormal gut bacteria cause chronic fatigue syndrome. Refer to the module overview and resources for helpful information about how to write effective hypotheses. Write your hypothesis phrased as an if/then statement.
  • Make sure the relationship between the variables that you are predicting is clear.
• Explain how your hypothesis directly relates to your finalized research question.
• Explain how your hypothesis is testable.
  • Make sure research methods could be used to determine the accuracy of the prediction (i.e., could it be accepted or rejected?).
• Explain how your hypothesis is falsifiable.
  • It must be possible to prove the hypothesis wrong.