Exploring hypotheses in scientific inquiry: challenges, formulation, and testing

Ramesh and Bhagyamma, G. and Wasiq, Mohammad Rasikh (2023) Exploring hypotheses in scientific inquiry: challenges, formulation, and testing. VBCL Law Review (8). pp. 87-106. ISSN 2456-0480

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Abstract

The journey commences with an exploration of the sources that give birth to hypotheses, including intuition, prior research, personal experiences, cultural values, and discussions. These diverse wellsprings converge to shape the hypotheses that fuel scientific exploration. Hypothesis formulation is an art that demands theoretical grounding, logical application, and familiarity with research methodologies. The process is marked by systematic steps: keen observation, deduction or induction, and the articulation of clear statements. Effective hypotheses are characterized by conceptual clarity, specificity, testability, grounding in theory, and predictive power. The heart of this abstract lies in the critical phase of hypothesis testing. Researchers navigate this phase with open minds, aiming for objectivity and a commitment to uncovering truth. Whether the outcome is affirmative, validating the hypothesis, or negative, demanding reformulation, the process remains a testament to the quest for knowledge. The rejection of a hypothesis is not a defeat but an avenue for growth. Replacing rejected hypotheses with alternatives that align with empirical evidence ensures the trajectory of scientific inquiry remains aligned with reality. This paper underscores the intricate dance between speculation and evidence that shapes the trajectory of scientific progress. Hypotheses, those tentative threads of conjecture, serve as the foundation upon which structured investigation and meaningful conclusions are built, propelling us toward a deeper understanding of the world.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Hypothesis Formation, Sources of Hypotheses, Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Exploration and Empirical Alignment
Subjects:	L LAW > LAW
Divisions:	Department of > Law
Depositing User:	C Swapna Library Assistant
Date Deposited:	22 Nov 2023 06:00
Last Modified:	22 Nov 2023 06:00
URI:	http://eprints.uni-mysore.ac.in/id/eprint/17765

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