hypothesis-generation

Convert observations into testable hypotheses and a LaTeX report.

5|1|Updated Jun 7, 2020
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mseok/dot --skill hypothesis-generation-mseok
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Skill: hypothesis-generation
Source: https://github.com/mseok/dot/tree/main/ai/codex/skills/hypothesis-generation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mseok/dot --skill hypothesis-generation-mseok

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Observations and data often yield vague ideas or untestable narratives. This Skill provides a rigorous, repeatable workflow to transform observations into a set of testable hypotheses, integrate literature and evidence, and produce a professionally structured hypothesis-report suitable for publication or internal decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic generation of 3–5 competing hypotheses with concise mechanistic explanations, key supporting evidence, and explicit core assumptions.
  • Integrated literature synthesis and gap analysis to anchor hypotheses in existing knowledge.
  • Quality assessment workflow covering testability, falsifiability, parsimony, explanatory power, scope, and consistency with established knowledge.
  • Experimental-design guidance with discriminating experiments and structured predictions, organized for appendices and reproducibility.
  • Output ready for publication: LaTeX-based hypothesis reports using the provided template, with appendices for detailed methods, evidence, and supplementary materials.

Quick Start

Generate a complete hypothesis-generation report for a defined phenomenon using the included template and references.

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 raw observations?

Generating testable hypotheses from observations involves a structured workflow that produces 3–5 competing hypotheses with concise mechanistic explanations, key supporting evidence, and explicit core assumptions. It integrates literature synthesis and gap analysis to anchor your ideas in existing knowledge.

What is the best way to structure a research hypothesis report for publication?

The best way to structure a research hypothesis report for publication is using a LaTeX-based format with main text and appendices. This Skill outputs a professionally structured report containing discriminating experiments, structured predictions, and supplementary materials for reproducibility.

How do I evaluate the quality and falsifiability of a scientific hypothesis?

To evaluate the quality and falsifiability of a scientific hypothesis, this Skill applies a quality assessment workflow covering testability, parsimony, explanatory power, scope, and consistency with established knowledge. This ensures your hypotheses are scientifically rigorous before experimental design.

Can I use this workflow to design discriminating experiments for multiple hypotheses?

Yes, you can use this workflow to design discriminating experiments for multiple hypotheses. It provides experimental-design guidance with structured predictions organized for appendices, ensuring your experiments can effectively differentiate between the 3–5 generated competing hypotheses.

Does hypothesis generation require existing literature to function properly?

Hypothesis generation relies on integrated literature synthesis and gap analysis to anchor hypotheses in existing knowledge. While it transforms observations into testable hypotheses, incorporating references and existing evidence ensures the generated hypotheses are consistent with established scientific knowledge.