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

Affinity Diagram | Glossary

Definition:

Affinity Diagram is a powerful tool to organise information. A tool that gathers ideas, opinions, issues and organised them into groups or themes based on their natural relationships.

The term affinity diagram was devised by Jiro Kawakita in 1960 and also referred as KJ Method. During brainstroming session, this tool allows large number of ideas generated and sorted to make some sense for review and analysis to bring insights. The process to develop this is to record each ideas on cards or notes, cluster ideas that seems to be related and  label them as it make sense which can be further use for easier management and analysis.

Further Reading:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affinity_diagram
https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/affinity-diagrams-learn-how-to-cluster-and-bundle-ideas-and-facts