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3. Characteristics of Hypothesis

Hypotheses should be closest to things observable

Hypotheses should be closest to things observable. Failing this, it would not be possible to test their accord with empirical facts. Cohen and Nagel rightly remark”… hypothesis must be formulated in such a manner that deductions can be made from it and consequently, a decision can be reached as to whether it does not explain the facts considered.”

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