Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
testable hypothesis
noun
/ˈtɛstəbəl haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/
Definition
A testable hypothesis is a statement or prediction that can be tested through experimentation or observation.
Examples
- The testable hypothesis proposed that plants grow faster with additional sunlight.
- In the experiment, the researchers formulated a testable hypothesis to evaluate the effects of fertilizer on crop yield.
- To prove which diet is more effective, the scientist created a testable hypothesis comparing weight loss between two meal plans.
Meaning
It refers to a specific, measurable prediction that can be confirmed or refuted through scientific methods.
Synonyms
- falsifiable hypothesis
- measurable proposition
- empirical hypothesis
