B2–C1 · HYP · XTHHYP004

The most informative next test would be [X], because it would separate [Y] from [Z]

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

EN · EnglishThe most informative next test would be [X], because it would separate [Y] from [Z].
DE · GermanDer informativste nächste Test wäre [X], weil er [Y] von [Z] unterscheiden würde.

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  1. RU · Translation

    Самым информативным тестом было бы показать страницу пяти целевым пользователям, чтобы отделить проблему ясности от проблемы трафика.

    EN · English

     The most informative next test  would  be  showing the page to five target users, because  it  would  separate clarity from traffic as the bottleneck.

    DE · German

    Der informativste nächste Test  wäre,  die Seite fünf Zielnutzern zu  zeigen, weil  er  Verständlichkeit von Traffic als Engpass  unterscheiden  würde.

  2. RU · Translation

    Самым информативным тестом было бы отключить необязательную проверку, чтобы отделить стоимость валидации от задержки базы.

    EN · English

     The most informative next test  would  be  disabling the optional check, because  it  would  separate validation cost from database latency.

    DE · German

    Der informativste nächste Test  wäre,  die optionale Prüfung  abzuschalten, weil  er  Validierungsaufwand von Datenbanklatenz  unterscheiden  würde.

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Choose a test based on how much it can discriminate between explanations.

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  1. If our hypothesis is right, we should observe [X] when [Y].Test · same reasoning move · same study set
  2. I would revise this hypothesis if [X].Test · same reasoning move · same study set
  3. What would distinguish [X] from the alternative that [Y]?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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