L'hypothèse alternative
Example: L'hypothèse alternative explique mieux les résultats de l'étude.
Definition
"L'hypothèse alternative" is a research term referring to a statement that suggests a different explanation or effect than the null hypothesis, often used to explain study results more accurately or to propose a new theory in scientific investigations.
Etymology
The term "l'hypothèse alternative" originates from French, combining "hypothèse," meaning a supposition or proposed explanation, with "alternative," indicating a choice between two or more possibilities. Did you know? The word "hypothèse" comes from the Greek "hypothesis," meaning 'foundation' or 'base,' used in reasoning and scientific contexts.
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"L'hypothèse alternative" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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