B2–C1 · HYP · XTHHYP003

What would distinguish [X] from the alternative that [Y]?

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

EN · EnglishWhat would distinguish [X] from the alternative that [Y]?
DE · GermanWoran könnten wir erkennen, ob [X] zutrifft oder stattdessen [Y]?

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  1. RU · Translation

    Что отличило бы низкую мотивацию от альтернативы, что задача непонятна?

    EN · English

     What  would  distinguish low motivation from the alternative that  the task is  unclear?

    DE · German

    Woran  könnten  wir  erkennen, ob  die Motivation gering  ist oder stattdessen  die Aufgabe unklar  ist?

  2. RU · Translation

    Что отличило бы плохое качество контента от альтернативы, что его просто плохо находят?

    EN · English

     What  would  distinguish poor content quality from the alternative that  discovery is  weak?

    DE · German

    Woran  könnten  wir  erkennen, ob  die Inhaltsqualität schwach  ist oder stattdessen  die Auffindbarkeit das Problem  ist?

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Reasoning move · Test

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What it does

Ask whether an alternative explanation predicts the same evidence.

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