Inductive Research
A research approach that starts with observations and develops broader generalizations or theories from them.
11 topics found for
“hypothesis development”
Customer Development
A framework for discovering and validating the right market for a product, building the right product features, and validating the business model.
Rapid Experimentation
The practice of quickly testing and iterating on ideas to validate assumptions and learn from user feedback in a short time frame.
Deductive Research
A research approach that starts with a theory or hypothesis and uses data to test it, often moving from general to specific.
Look Elsewhere Effect
A statistical phenomenon where a large number of hypotheses are tested, increasing the chance of a rare event being observed.
Peltzman Effect
The hypothesis that safety measures may lead to behavioral changes that offset the benefits of the measures, potentially leading to risk compensation.
Empirical Rule
Also known as the 68-95-99.7 Rule, it states that for a normal distribution, nearly all data will fall within three standard deviations of the mean.
Central Limit Theorem
A statistical theory that states that the distribution of sample means approximates a normal distribution as the sample size becomes larger, regardless of the population's distribution.
Scatter Plot
A type of data visualization that uses dots to represent values for two different numeric variables, plotted along two axes.