hypothesis

As nouns the difference between speculations and hypothesis

is that speculations is while hypothesis is (sciences) used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation as a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation compare to theory, and quotation given there.

As nouns the difference between anecdote and hypothesis

is that anecdote is a short account of a real incident or person, often humorous or interesting while hypothesis is used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.

As nouns the difference between hypothesis and experiments

is that hypothesis is (sciences) used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation as a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation compare to theory, and quotation given there while experiments is .

As a verb experiments is

(experiment).

As nouns the difference between estimate and hypothesis

is that estimate is a rough calculation or guess while hypothesis is (sciences) used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation as a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation compare to theory, and quotation given there.

As a verb estimate

is to calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.

As nouns the difference between anticipation and hypothesis

is that anticipation is the act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order while hypothesis is (sciences) used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation as a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation compare to theory, and quotation given there.

As an adjective empirical

is pertaining to or based on experience.

As a noun hypothesis is

(sciences) used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation as a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation compare to theory, and quotation given there.

As nouns the difference between discovery and hypothesis

is that discovery is something discovered while hypothesis is (sciences) used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation as a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation compare to theory, and quotation given there.

As nouns the difference between hyperthesis and hypothesis

is that hyperthesis is a form of metathesis in which non-contiguous sounds are switched while hypothesis is (sciences) used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation as a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation compare to theory, and quotation given there.

As nouns the difference between gauge and hypothesis

is that gauge is a measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard while hypothesis is (sciences) used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation as a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation compare to theory, and quotation given there.

As a verb gauge

is to measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.

As nouns the difference between hypothesis and analogy

is that hypothesis is (sciences) used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation as a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation compare to theory, and quotation given there while analogy is a relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.