# Research hypothesis: what it is and how it works
> A research hypothesis is a provisional explanation or expectation that can be tested against evidence.
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# Research hypothesis

A research hypothesis is a provisional explanation or expectation that can be tested against evidence

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

It must be specific enough to design a test. For example, attributing drop-off to a lack of trust requires looking for signals that support or contradict that cause. Its role is to guide learning, not to turn an intuition into a premature conclusion.

Topics

[Research and insights](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/investigacion-e-insights)

## Related concepts

- [Quantitative research](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/quantitative-research)
- [Qualitative research](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/qualitative-research)
- [Market research](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/market-research)