Hipótesis (en. Hypothesis)
/ipo'tesis/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A statement made in order to be tested through research.
The working hypothesis states that climate change affects bird migration.
La hipótesis de trabajo plantea que el cambio climático afecta la migración de aves.
Proposition whose truth is to be verified through observation or experiment.
In the experiment, the hypothesis was that water temperature influences salt dissolution.
En el experimento, la hipótesis fue que la temperatura del agua influye en la disolución de la sal.
Etymology
From the Greek 'hypóthesis', which means 'supposition'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To test a hypothesis
To evaluate the validity of a supposition.
poner a prueba una hipótesis
To formulate a hypothesis
To create a supposition for investigation.
formular una hipótesis
Null hypothesis
Proposition intended to be rejected in a statistical analysis.
hipótesis nula
Related Words
Theory
Set of principles that explain phenomena.
teoría
Experiment
Test to verify a hypothesis.
experimento
Analysis
Detailed study of something.
análisis
Slang Meanings
Pass me a hypothesis
When someone asks for a supposition or idea in a friendly manner.
Cuando alguien pide una suposición o idea de forma amistosa.
Coffee hypothesis
An idea or supposition that is poorly founded, made informally in a meeting.
Una idea o suposición poco fundamentada, hecha de manera informal en una reunión.