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2007-01-18 06:26:50 · 8 answers · asked by sara06ky 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothesis
all the info right here
2007-01-18 06:35:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. a proposition, or set of propositions, set forth as an explanation for the occurrence of some specified group of phenomena, either asserted merely as a provisional conjecture to guide investigation (working hypothesis) or accepted as highly probable in the light of established facts.
2. a proposition assumed as a premise in an argument.
3. the antecedent of a conditional proposition.
4. a mere assumption or guess.
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American Heritage Dictionary -hy·poth·e·sis (hÄ«-pÅth'Ä-sÄs) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. hy·poth·e·ses (-sÄz')
A tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation.
Something taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation; an assumption.
The antecedent of a conditional statement.
2007-01-18 06:34:11 · answer #2 · answered by Ali 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an educated guess. That's how I always learned it in college and high school.
2007-01-18 06:29:53 · answer #3 · answered by sunny_cherries2323 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An “educated guess”.
Not to be confused with a SWAG, i.e.- a Scientific Wild *** Guess.
2007-01-18 06:31:01 · answer #4 · answered by Bayou Brigadier 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a theory addressed from personal opinion based on fact
2007-01-18 06:34:08 · answer #5 · answered by Raymond R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an educated guess that needs to be tested
2007-01-18 06:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by (_)iiiiD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try dictionary.com. They'll give you tons of meanings.
2007-01-18 06:32:02 · answer #7 · answered by helplessromatic2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A TESTABLE EXPLANATION!!! NOT AN EDUCATED GUESS. My science teacher always yells at us for saying a educated guess.
2007-01-18 06:32:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋