hipotezis

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or prediction for a phenomenon or a set of observations. It is a starting point for scientific inquiry and serves as a basis for further investigation. Hypotheses are formulated based on existing knowledge, observations, and logical reasoning. They are testable, meaning they can be supported or refuted through empirical evidence.

In the scientific method, a hypothesis is typically formulated after identifying a problem or question. It is then tested through experimentation or observation. If the hypothesis is supported by the evidence, it may be accepted as a valid explanation. If it is not supported, it may be modified or rejected, leading to the formulation of a new hypothesis.

Hypotheses can be of various types, including null hypotheses, which state that there is no effect or difference, and alternative hypotheses, which propose a specific effect or difference. They can also be directional or non-directional, depending on whether they specify the direction of the effect.

In everyday language, the term "hypothesis" is often used more loosely to refer to any idea or speculation, but in the context of science, it has a specific meaning and role in the process of inquiry and discovery.