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... hypothesis : we dig down for facts . If the hypothesis accounts for these facts , then - so far as our facts tell us - it is proved . Thus we see that the strict etymolog- ical sense of probable , namely " able - to - be - proven " is ...
... hypothesis : we dig down for facts . If the hypothesis accounts for these facts , then - so far as our facts tell us - it is proved . Thus we see that the strict etymolog- ical sense of probable , namely " able - to - be - proven " is ...
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... hypothesis , is the relation of accounting for . ( 5 ) The etymology of hypothesis , in the light of this fact . ( 6 ) And of theory . ( 7 ) Probability is ... hypotheses which have accounted for more and more facts PROVING AN HYPOTHESIS 195.
... hypothesis , is the relation of accounting for . ( 5 ) The etymology of hypothesis , in the light of this fact . ( 6 ) And of theory . ( 7 ) Probability is ... hypotheses which have accounted for more and more facts PROVING AN HYPOTHESIS 195.
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... hypothesis ? 11. What is the etymology of the term probable ? 12. What other terms are derived from the same root ... hypothesis . 16. In what sense does probability involve degrees ? 17. An hypothesis may be highly probable and false ...
... hypothesis ? 11. What is the etymology of the term probable ? 12. What other terms are derived from the same root ... hypothesis . 16. In what sense does probability involve degrees ? 17. An hypothesis may be highly probable and false ...
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ANALYZING A DEFINITION | 3 |
ANALYZING A SYLLOGISM | 4 |
ANALYZING A DILEMMA | 5 |
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