If my hypothesis doesn’t line up with my results, then if I am happy that my results are correct, and properly controlled for, then I have no choice but to change aspects of my hypothesis to reflect these new facts. This is the basis of science: hypothesis -> feedback (i.e. results) -> revision. You keep repeating this until your hypothesis is able to make very assured predictions about the outcome you expect to see. As more and more data from other labs start to support your hypothesis, you might then start to call it a theory – which is something stronger and more sure than a hypothesis.
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leigh2027 commented on :
no it wasnt Jim but you’ve given me an idea 😀
Jim commented on :
If my hypothesis doesn’t line up with my results, then if I am happy that my results are correct, and properly controlled for, then I have no choice but to change aspects of my hypothesis to reflect these new facts. This is the basis of science: hypothesis -> feedback (i.e. results) -> revision. You keep repeating this until your hypothesis is able to make very assured predictions about the outcome you expect to see. As more and more data from other labs start to support your hypothesis, you might then start to call it a theory – which is something stronger and more sure than a hypothesis.