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Hypothesis (Jargon Buster)
Hypothesis (Jargon Buster)
Definition:
A supposition or explanation (theory) that is provisionally accepted in order to interpret certain events or phenomena, and to provide guidance for further investigation.
A hypothesis may be proven correct or wrong, and must be capable of refutation.
If it remains unrefuted by facts, it is said to be verified or corroborated.
Source:
To some extent GBE Issue Papers fall into the category Hypothesis.
They are based on known information, tried and tested principles, or propose new thinking that may not be in published information.
They propose surveys or research that need to be carried out to collect data or evidence.
They include GBE Case Studies of building failures or successes, if available GBE Evidence Based Case studies
Where they can be they are backed up with GBE Calculators consisting of GBE Equations and GBE DataSets.
© GBE NGS ASWS BrianSpecMan aka Brian Murphy
7th November 2015 – 3rd December 2016
Hypothesis (Jargon Buster)
See Also:
GBE Code
GBE Jargon Buster
- Hypothesis (Jargon Buster) (this page) G#4281
GBE Issue Papers
- Issue Paper: Overheating G#145
GBE Case Studies
GBE Evidence Based Case studies
GBE Calculators
GBE Equations
GBE DataSets
© GBE NGS ASWS BrianSpecMan aka Brian Murphy
7th November 2015 – 3rd December 2016