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Hypothesis design
A checklist for turning an observation into a testable quantitative research question.
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Purpose
Reduce vague research by defining the claim, sample, metric, and rejection criteria before analysis starts.
Requirements
- Research question
- Observable variables
- Comparison baseline
Notes
Write the hypothesis in one sentence and name the exact metric that will evaluate it.
Record the sample period, excluded data, costs, and failure conditions before viewing final results.
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