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hypothesisIn 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
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Developed the system and provides devices for the aforementioned aspects "1" through "5", provides "Cosmetic Information" touch-screen terminals, and conducts overall hypothesis testing for the field trial. This empirical error is compounded by a common hypothesis testing fallacy. There, proponents of intelligent design proposed changing the definition of science from "seeking natural explanations for what we observe around us"--the current definition in the state's science standards--to "continuing investigation that uses observation, hypothesis testing, measurement, experimentation, logical argument and theory building to lead to more adequate explanations of natural phenomena. |
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