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Hypothesis popular

An explanation for natural or other phenomena, developed using abductive reasoning following observation (the scientific method). The hypothesis is tested through the use of designed experiments, and shown to be either valid or invalid. If the original research hypothesis is deemed invalid, a new hypothesis must be developed, often based on further ovservation as well as the results from the previous experiment(s).

Added: Fri Dec 21 2007
Last Modified: Thu May 15 2008

Related Terms

Scientific method Observation Abduction Abductive reasoning Experiment Deductive reasoning Deduction Result Expected result Observed result Conclusion

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