Phrases with «competing hypotheses»

The phrase "competing hypotheses" refers to different possible explanations or ideas that try to answer the same question or problem. These hypotheses are in competition because they are vying or competing with each other for the best explanation or solution. Full definition

Sentences with «competing hypotheses»

  • There are two major competing hypotheses about the origins of modern humans. (sciencemag.org)
  • Current competing hypotheses for the mammoth's extinction point to human hunting or climate change, possibly combining in a deadly one - two punch. (sciencedaily.com)
  • To the scientist, there are no such things as a scientific «truths»; there are only competing hypotheses with which we have more or less confidence. (unsettledclimate.org)
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