B2–C1 · HYP · XTHHYP005

We have not confirmed [X], but we have not ruled it out either

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

EN · EnglishWe have not confirmed [X], but we have not ruled it out either.
DE · GermanFür [X] haben wir noch keine Bestätigung; ausgeschlossen ist es aber auch nicht.

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  1. RU · Translation

    Мы не подтвердили, что цена является главным барьером, но и не исключили это.

    EN · English

     We  have not  confirmed that  price  is the main  barrier, but  we  have not  ruled it out either.

    DE · German

    Dafür, dass  der Preis die größte Hürde  ist,  haben  wir noch  keine Bestätigung;  ausgeschlossen  ist  es aber auch nicht.

  2. RU · Translation

    Мы не подтвердили зависимость от времени, но и не исключили её.

    EN · English

     We  have not  confirmed a timing dependency, but  we  have not  ruled it out either.

    DE · German

    Für eine zeitliche Abhängigkeit  haben  wir noch  keine Bestätigung;  ausgeschlossen  ist  sie aber auch nicht.

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Reasoning move · Test

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What it does

Distinguish lack of support from evidence against a hypothesis.

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