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wat is a hypothesis?

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in a theorem, the hypothesis is the "if" statement...

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A tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation.

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wat is the meaning for hypothesis?

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hypothesis |hīˈpäθəsis|
noun ( pl. -ses |-ˌsēz|)
a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation : professional astronomers attacked him for popularizing an unconfirmed hypothesis.
• Philosophy a proposition made as a basis for reasoning, without any assumption of its truth.
ORIGIN late 16th cent.: via late Latin from Greek hupothesis ‘foundation,’ from hupo ‘under’ + thesis ‘placing.’

Answer 5

Good to see that Becca's ctrl, c, and v keys are functioning properly. c:

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it's a bananana!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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rofl jk

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c;

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hypothesis is an assumption we take before we go about proving it.

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Well said, tapan.

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And welcome to OpenStudy =)

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A hypothesis is used in indirect proofs, and proofs by contradiction.

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thank you

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SmoothMath: Don't act as an ambassador.









You'd be a moderator :)

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ya thats my job jk lol

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Haha I'd never be either, at least officially.

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The moderating team is mostly not very hyped on me, and understandably so.

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lol well I give you props ;)

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thank you

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You're welcome, Southern Pride. Hail Dixie.

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yes another dixe man

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lol

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we will rise again!!!!! lol

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Heck yes man. It's my all time favorite variety of cup, after Solo.

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haha not funny :P

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I thought it was funny xD

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a theorem based on opionated observations