hypothesis-generation

Generate structured, testable hypotheses from observations with mechanistic explanations.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GongXLiang/plot-study --skill hypothesis-generation-gongxliang
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Skill: hypothesis-generation
Source: https://github.com/GongXLiang/plot-study/tree/main/.claude/plugins/cache/claude-scientific-writer/claude-scientific-writer/2f80d2aed0e6/.claude/skills/hypothesis-generation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GongXLiang/plot-study --skill hypothesis-generation-gongxliang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers convert observations and questions into structured, testable hypotheses, enabling systematic reasoning and rigorous planning for experiments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured hypothesis generation: converts observations into 3-5 distinct, mechanistic hypotheses with concise explanations.
  • Literature synthesis & evidence curation: aggregates relevant background, key supporting data, and potential conflicts to inform hypothesis choice.
  • Experimental design guidance: outlines appropriate study designs, controls, predictions, and prioritization for appendices and reports.

Quick Start

Provide a concise observation or phenomenon, and I will generate a concise, testable hypothesis set with prioritized experiments.

Frequently Asked Questions about hypothesis-generation

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

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How do I generate testable hypotheses from research observations?

Generate testable hypotheses from observations by synthesizing evidence and identifying mechanistic explanations. This process converts initial observations into 3-5 distinct, structured hypotheses with concise explanations for scientific inquiries across domains.

What is the best way to structure experimental design for literature synthesis?

Structure experimental design by outlining appropriate study designs, controls, and predictions based on literature synthesis. This approach aggregates relevant background and key supporting data to prioritize experiments for appendices and reports.

How does evidence evaluation work for hypothesis formulation?

Evidence evaluation for hypothesis formulation works by aggregating relevant background, key supporting data, and potential conflicts. This synthesis informs hypothesis choice and ensures scientific rigor when converting observations into mechanistic explanations.

Can I use LaTeX to format a hypothesis report with citations?

Yes, you can format a hypothesis report with LaTeX citations. Generated outputs must align with the hypothesis report template and citation conventions described in assets/hypothesis_report_template.tex for structured scientific reporting.

Does hypothesis generation require prior literature review data?

Hypothesis generation requires concise observations or phenomena as input. It then synthesizes relevant background literature and evidence to inform hypothesis choice, meaning initial data or observations are necessary for structured mechanistic reasoning.

Why does my hypothesis generation not produce distinct mechanistic explanations?

Hypothesis generation might not produce distinct mechanistic explanations if the input observation lacks sufficient detail or supporting evidence. Ensure you provide a concise observation to generate 3-5 distinct, structured hypotheses with concise explanations.