Hypothesis
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An '''hypothesis''' is a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. In [[philosophy]], it is a proposition made as a basis for reasoning, without any assumption of its truth. | An '''hypothesis''' is a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. In [[philosophy]], it is a proposition made as a basis for reasoning, without any assumption of its truth. | ||
| + | Many apologists use the term "theory" in place of "hypothesis". This equivocation leads to the "[[Evolution is only a theory]]" argument. | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[Theory]] | ||
| + | * [[Science]] | ||
[[Category:Science]] | [[Category:Science]] | ||
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An hypothesis is a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. In philosophy, it is a proposition made as a basis for reasoning, without any assumption of its truth.
Many apologists use the term "theory" in place of "hypothesis". This equivocation leads to the "Evolution is only a theory" argument.
