alterlab-hypothesis-gen

Transform observations into testable hypotheses with YAML metadata and LaTeX reports.

58|9|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills --skill alterlab-hypothesis-gen
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Skill: alterlab-hypothesis-gen
Source: https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills/tree/main/skills/writing-tools/alterlab-hypothesis-gen
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills --skill alterlab-hypothesis-gen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Clarifies how to transform raw observations into structured, testable hypotheses, enabling rigorous reasoning and reproducible reporting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic hypothesis generation from observations with 3-5 competing hypotheses.
  • Provide brief main-text mechanism explanations, 2-3 key evidence points, and 1-2 core assumptions per hypothesis.
  • Generate testable predictions and a LaTeX report with comprehensive appendices for academic planning.

Quick Start

Generate a concise hypothesis-generation report for a given phenomenon using the Hypothesis Generation template.

Frequently Asked Questions about alterlab-hypothesis-gen

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate testable hypotheses from raw observations for experimental design?

You can generate testable hypotheses from observations by producing 3-5 competing hypotheses, each with brief mechanism explanations, 2-3 key evidence points, and 1-2 core assumptions, ensuring rigorous reasoning and reproducible academic reporting.

What is the best way to structure a literature review for hypothesis generation?

Systematic hypothesis generation structures a literature review by synthesizing observations into competing hypotheses, providing evidence citations and appendices to clarify how raw data informs testable predictions and formal experimental design.

Can I export hypothesis generation reports to LaTeX for academic planning?

Yes, hypothesis generation outputs a LaTeX report template with comprehensive appendices and a YAML metadata payload, directly supporting formal experimental design and reproducible academic planning documentation.

Does hypothesis generation work for laboratory science and data analysis contexts?

Hypothesis generation applies across laboratory science, data analysis, literature synthesis, and formal experimental design, systematically transforming diverse observations into testable predictions regardless of the specific research domain.

How many competing hypotheses should I generate from a single observation?

Hypothesis generation produces 3-5 competing hypotheses from a given observation, each requiring brief mechanism explanations, 2-3 key evidence points, and 1-2 core assumptions to ensure comprehensive academic planning.

What metadata format is required to start generating testable hypotheses?

Generating testable hypotheses requires a SKILL.md frontmatter with name and description, alongside optional scripts, references, and assets, outputting a YAML metadata payload to structure the experimental design process.