scientific hypothesis
[ˌsaɪən'tɪfɪk haɪ'pɑːθəsɪs]
nounfemininepl: scientific hypotheses / hipóteses científicas
hipótese científica
1. A testable proposed explanation for a natural phenomenon based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
The scientific hypothesis must be falsifiable and based on observable evidence.
A hipótese científica deve ser falsável e baseada em evidências observáveis.
2. An educated guess or proposed solution that can be tested through experimentation
The researchers developed a scientific hypothesis to explain the unexpected results.
Os pesquisadores desenvolveram uma hipótese científica para explicar os resultados inesperados.
3. A tentative assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical consequences
Before conducting the experiment, the team formulated a clear scientific hypothesis.
Antes de conduzir o experimento, a equipe formulou uma hipótese científica clara.
In both American and Brazilian scientific communities, the scientific hypothesis is a fundamental concept taught in educational curricula. It represents the cornerstone of the scientific method and is essential in academic discourse, research papers, and laboratory work. The term is used uniformly across Portuguese-speaking countries and is critical in STEM education and professional research environments.
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