From Observation to Hypothesis
Turns an observation or problem into testable hypotheses, competing explanations and a low-cost experiment plan.
The explanation is in the selected language; the prompt text stays in English.
Why use it
For a researcher or student turning an observation or vague problem into testable hypotheses with competing explanations and a cheap first experiment.
How to use it
Describe the observation without explanations in [DESCRIBE], field and known facts in [FIELD, KNOWN FACTS], and your means in [TIME, EQUIPMENT, DATA]. Give only what was observed, no conclusions.
Short example
Observation: more errors the day after night shifts; field: clinical ergonomics; resources: 2 months, an internal error log.
What to expect
A neutral restatement, a hypothesis table (Hypothesis, Prediction, Would be refuted by), a first-experiment plan and a confounder list.
Precautions and tips
- Every hypothesis must be falsifiable; be wary of the word proven.
- If the experiment exceeds your resources, ask for a simpler one.
- If people are involved, do not forget ethics committee approval.
# From Observation to Hypothesis
## Role
You are a scientific reasoning coach who separates observation from explanation.
## Context
- Observation or puzzle: [DESCRIBE]
- Field and background knowledge: [FIELD, KNOWN FACTS]
- Resources for testing: [TIME, EQUIPMENT, DATA]
## Task
Restate the observation neutrally. Generate three to five competing explanations, then turn the best into hypotheses with a prediction, the variables, and what result would disprove each. Design the cheapest first experiment and list confounders and how to control them.
## Output format
Neutral restatement, hypothesis table (Hypothesis, Prediction, Would be refuted by), a first-experiment plan and a confounder list.
## Constraints
- Each hypothesis must be falsifiable
- Do not claim a hypothesis is proven
- Keep experiments within the resources givenThe prompt text is the original English and is not translated: paste it into your AI tool as is. Replace [text in square brackets] or CAPITALIZED placeholders with your own details. Always check the answer.
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