A hypothesis in a scientific sense is an idea based on existing evidence, that can be tested. Speculation isn't necessarily based on anything, and may not be provable.

May 18, 2018 · A hypothesis and a theory are different – the exact differences depend on what field you are in. But “hypothetically speaking” vs “theoretically speaking” have a different set of meaning.

Jan 5, 2012 · An hypothesis is the outcome of the postulate, signifying a cognitional convergence and readiness for testing of the convergence with as wide a range of experience as possible.

And that, for me, seems to be the main problem with these two words: As clear and specific as the (Latin-derived) definitions for intrinsic and inherent may be, and as clear cut and discriminant as I …

Jan 6, 2012 · If you're interested in the difference between validation and verification as technical terms in the software industry, see wikipedia. This difference has nothing to do with the meaning of the …

1. Single word requests require an example phrase. 2. Have you tried looking up "hypothesis" in a thesaurus? Were any of the words any good? Please include your research. 3. Something which …

Mar 31, 2016 · I don't see how the reference supports your definition of 'law' as used in the scientific domain as that subset of rules from which other rules have been derived. And you don't give a …

Mar 21, 2020 · Corroboration also works for rejecting hypotheses. Say an existing study rejects a null hypothesis (which is a good thing in scientific circles). A new study that also rejects the same null …

What is the most appropriate verb when talking about making a new hypothesis? E.g. Lenneburg created the critical period hypothesis. Lenneburg coined the critical period hypothesis. Lenneburg …

Dec 27, 2015 · Theory is loosely used as hypothesis, but is usually more complex. Conjecture is not a technical term, and of the suggestions above it is the only word I would use as synonym for …