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hypothesis

In science, an idea concerning an event and its possible explanation. The term is one favoured by the followers of the philosopher Karl Popper, who argue that the merit of a scientific hypothesis lies in its ability to make testable predictions.

hypothesis

An unproven idea. It is part of the process of solving problems: to form a hypothesis and then test it by experiment.



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