Beta Launch | Glossary

Second letter of the Greek alphabet is named as Beta. In Software, Beta Phase is where Feature Development is complete but likely to contain known or unknown bugs. In software development Beta phase follows Alpha.

Beta Launch is a good practice where application is released and used by a small audience in order to identify bugs, remaining issues and workout any implementation before making it available to wider audience. Beta launch access end users experience in using the application, whether the data generated by the application satisfies the needs of the client and partners. Here there is an opportunity to test solution implementation with real time users while minimising the negative backlash that could make or break ta project.

Beta Launch is a cost effective way to test the product quality, test acceptance of product before commercial launch.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_release_life_cycle

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