Hypothesis | Glossary

Definition:

Hypothesis is a proposed explanation of a theory or supposition that is provisionally accepted in order to interpret certain events or phenomena which provides guidance for further investigation. This may be proven correct or wrong  capable of refutation.

Hypothesis comes from greek word ‘hupothesis’ means “to put under” or “to suppose”. In ancient age is referred to a summary of the plot of a classical drama. Scientific Hypothesis is a trial solution to a problem often called an guess where swift conclusion is drawn on available data as it provides suggested outcome based on the evidence which is held as probable or tentative while accepting the fact that it lacks material for a greater degree of certainty. Working Hypothesis is provisionally accepted as a basis for further research constructed as a statement of expectations a conceptual framework in qualitative research.

 

Further Reading:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothesis
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/hypothesis.html

The Professional Product Owner: Leveraging Scrum as a Competitive Advantage | Book Series

Overview:

The role of a product owner is crucial in an organisation. Authors explains how to identify where value can be found, measure it, and maximize it throughout your entire product lifecycle. The Professional Product Owner will help product owners and their organizations refocus on value as the primary objective. McGreal and Jocham describes strategy showing how to connect Vision, Value, and Validation in ROI-focused agile product management.

Author focuses on Scrum best-practices for managing complexity and continuously delivering value, and they define the concrete practices and tools you can use to manage Product Backlogs and release plans, all with the goal of making you a more successful Product Owner. Throughout, the authors share revealing personal experiences that illuminate obstacles to success and show how they can be overcome.

Author:

Don McGreal

Published In:

2018