Definition Hypothesis
A hypothesis is a statement or conclusion based on, for example, statistical observations. A hypothesis must refer to at least two variables; otherwise a connection cannot be established. The statement made in a hypothesis goes beyond the current state of actual knowledge, i.e., a hypothesis is a (new) established presumption. Hypotheses are to be phrased in a clear and precise manner, to ensure that their statement can be empirically confirmed or refuted.
An example of a hypothesis based on statistical analysis is the statement "people having a healthy lifestyle live longer."
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