hy·po·thet·i·co-de·duc·tive
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Definition of hypothetico-deductive
: relating to, being, or making use of the method of proposing hypotheses and testing their acceptability or falsity by determining whether their logical consequences are consistent with observed data
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“Hypothetico-deductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypothetico-deductive. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.
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hypothetico-deductive
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hy·po·thet·i·co-de·duc·tive
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Medical Definition of hypothetico-deductive
: of or relating to scientific method in which hypotheses suggested by the facts of observation are proposed and consequences deduced from them so as to test the hypotheses and evaluate the consequences
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