Being true Quote by Charles Sanders Peirce
“A hypothesis is something which looks as if it might be true and were true, and which is capable of verification or refutation by comparison with facts.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Fixation of Belief", 1877, Charles Sanders Peirce
A hypothesis appears plausible, can be tested, and must align with facts.
In simple terms: Hypotheses need verification against reality.
Key Takeaway
Test ideas against evidence.
Themes
science
philosophy
methodology
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research projects
- academic debates
- policy making
Key Concepts
hypothesis testing
verification
logic
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria make a hypothesis testable?
- How do we handle ambiguous evidence?
A Different Perspective
Complex data can obscure verification.
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