Previous research shows chimpanzee males form stronger alliances with one another
than do chimpanzee females. Research also shows that adult chimpanzee females
often split up and go to different areas to feed during the day while adult male
chimpanzees spend more time together during the day.

Generate a hypothesis about why chimpanzees behave this way.

Describe the type or types of data you would ideally collect to test this hypothesis.

Describe what hypothetical data might support the hypothesis - for example, “The hypothesis would be supported if we found data that indicated _____.”

Describe what hypothetical data might cause you to reject the hypothesis - for example, “The hypothesis would be rejected if we found data that indicated _____.”

If you rejected the hypothesis, how would you refine and rewrite your hypothesis to account for your findings and begin again?