B2–C1 · HYP · XTHHYP001

If our hypothesis is right, we should observe [X] when [Y]

A reusable frame from “Hypothesis testing”. Turn explanations into testable predictions, seek discriminating evidence, and revise claims when the data require it.

EN · EnglishIf our hypothesis is right, we should observe [X] when [Y].
DE · GermanWenn unsere Hypothese stimmt, sollten wir [X] beobachten, wenn [Y].

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  1. RU · Translation

    Если гипотеза верна, то при использовании этого пути маппинга должно возникать то же расхождение.

    EN · English

    If  our hypothesis  is  right,  we  should  observe the same mismatch whenever  this mapping path  is  used.

    DE · German

    Wenn  unsere Hypothese  stimmt,  sollten  wir  dieselbe Abweichung  beobachten, sobald  dieser Mapping-Pfad  verwendet  wird.

  2. RU · Translation

    Если гипотеза верна, удержание должно улучшиться после устранения пробела в онбординге.

    EN · English

    If  our hypothesis  is  right,  we  should  observe  retention  improve after  the onboarding gap  is  removed.

    DE · German

    Wenn  unsere Hypothese  stimmt,  sollte  sich  die Nutzerbindung  verbessern, nachdem  die Lücke im Onboarding  geschlossen  wurde.

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What it does

Turn a vague explanation into a claim with an observable implication.

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  1. What would distinguish [X] from the alternative that [Y]?Test · same reasoning move · same study set · related logic
  2. I would revise this hypothesis if [X].Test · same reasoning move · same study set
  3. The most informative next test would be [X], because it would separate [Y] from [Z].Test · same reasoning move · same study set
  4. We have not confirmed [X], but we have not ruled it out either.Test · same reasoning move · same study set

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