1. The research question is: Is there a relationship between daily maximum temperature and daily rainfall in Perth WA during June 2024? 2. A hypothesis is a testable statement predicting the relationship between variables. 3. For this question, the variables are: - Independent variable: daily maximum temperature - Dependent variable: daily rainfall 4. A possible hypothesis could be: **Hypothesis:** There is a significant relationship between daily maximum temperature and daily rainfall in Perth WA during June 2024, such that as the daily maximum temperature increases, the daily rainfall decreases. 5. This hypothesis is directional, predicting an inverse relationship, but it can be adjusted to non-directional if desired.