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Hypothesize
Graphic Organizers
1. to form a hypothesis. 2. to assume by hypothesis - hypothesis - 1. a proposition, or set
of propositions, set forth as an explanation for the occurrence of some specified group of
phenomena, either asserted merely as a provisional conjecture to guide investigating
(working hypothesis) or accepted as highly probable in the light of established facts. 2. a
proposition assumed as a premise in an argument. 3. the antecedent of a conditional
proposition. 4. a mere assumption or guess (Webster's. p 944).
theorize, speculate, have or entertain a theory, espouse a theory; reason; logicalize,
rationalize, provide a rationale; intellectualize; bring reason to bear, apply or use reason,
put two and two together; deduce, infer, generalize; synthesize, analyze; philosophize
(Chapman, 1977).

Hypothesis Matrix allows you to identify the three basic components of most hypotheses.
for a detailed explanation and cautionary notes see:
http://www.accessexcellence.com/21st/TL/filson/formathypo.html

Hypothesizing Use to list a set of questions, set forth as an explanation for the occurrence of some specified
group of phenomena, either asserted merely as a provisional conjecture to guide investigation (working
hypothesis) or accepted as highly probable in the light of established facts. See: Synectics, Venn Diagram,
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Compare/Contrast Matrix, PMI, T-Chart, Ranking, & KWLH

Other graphic organizers available throughout this site.

Bridging Snapshots

CerebralChart

Sketch

Compare/Contrast
Matrix

Network Tree

Spider Map

Continuum Scale

PMI

Synectics

Cycle

Problem/Solution
Outline

T-Chart

Fishbone Map

Questions

Venn Diagram

Human Interaction
Outline

Ranking

Web

KWLH

Series of Events Chain

Site Map - A list of all the pages with annotations, yes, all of the pages on this site.
Teachers - Make sure you check out the Assignments section which provides exercises,
projects, support resources, and rubrics.

Quotes - New links and lots of new quotes about life, art, and philosophy.
Historical and Cultural Context - provides an overview of art movements and
the context in which they developed. We have not covered every movement or period,
rather selected snippets to help provide students with an opportunity to explore the
elements that have influenced other artists in their quest for expressing personal voice. As
with all of our work, this site remains a work in progress.

Wow, validation.
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and more.
For more graphic organizers see:
Graphic Organizer Index - http://www.graphic.org/goindex.html - provides a matrix of
organizers with practical applications for each category.
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