Hypothesis

From Experimental Software Engineering
Revision as of 15:41, 17 September 2015 by Admin (Talk | contribs) (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Hypothesis''' A hypothesis is an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved. It represents an...')

(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to: navigation, search

Definition

English

Hypothesis

A hypothesis is an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved. It represents an idea of a cause and effect relationship that is supposed to exist.

A hypothesis is a testable statement that is derived from a theory, accounts for a set of facts and can be tested by further investigation.

Portuguese

Hipótese

A hipótese é uma idéia ou explicação para alguma coisa que é baseada em fator, mas que ainda não foi provada. Uma hipótese representa uma idéia de relação de causa e efeito que se suponha que deve existir.

Uma hipótese é uma declaração testável que foi derivada de uma teoria.

Reference

  • Perry D. E.; Sim, S. E.; Easterbrook S. (2005) Case Studies for Software Engineers. 29th Annual IEEE/NASA Software Engineering Workshop - Tutorial Notes pp. 96-159