La hipótesis alternativa
Example: La hipótesis alternativa explica los resultados inesperados del experimento.
Definition
"La hipótesis alternativa" refers to a statement in research that proposes a different explanation or outcome than the null hypothesis. It is used to explain unexpected results in an experiment and suggests that there is a significant effect or relationship present.
Etymology
The term "la hipótesis alternativa" comes from Spanish, where 'hipótesis' means hypothesis, derived from the Greek 'hypothesis' meaning 'foundation' or 'supposition.' 'Alternativa' comes from Latin 'alternatus,' meaning 'to do by turns.' Together, they describe a competing supposition in scientific research.
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"La hipótesis alternativa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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the alternative hypothesis