In its ancient usage, hypothesis referred to a summary of the plot of a classical drama. The English word hypothesis c… 展开

A trial solution to a problem is commonly referred to as a hypothesis—or, often, as an "educated guess" —because it provides a suggested outcome based on the evidence. However, some scientists reject the term "educat… 展开

A working hypothesis is a hypothesis that is provisionally accepted as a basis for further research in the hope that a tenable theory will be produced, even if the hypothesis ultimately fails. Like all hypotheses, a working hypothe… 展开

Concepts in Hempel's deductive-nomological model play a key role in the development and testing of hypotheses. Most formal hypotheses connect concepts by specifying the expected relationships between … 展开

Mount Hypothesis in Antarctica is named in appreciation of the role of hypothesis in scientific research. 展开