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Is My Hypothesis Valid???

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04-30-2009 11:26 PM 		Reply to: Message 1 by Straggler
04-30-2009 6:09 PM

Defining Terms
It is necessary to be clear about definitions of terms.
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I think you are looking for a "valid" hypothesis meaning it is well-formed by some set of rules.
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Bluescat is saying "valid" means right or wrong.
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I think you and I agree. A hypothesis and be a perfectly good, scientific hypothesis but could still turn out to be wrong.
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I think you need to suggest a new term other than "valid" (though I agree it is a good word). I guess I am putting forward "well-formed".
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