A brief history of the hypothesis.
Two terms used as frameworks for scientific experimentation--the "hypothesis" and the "model"--carry distinct philosophical assumptions, with important consequences for the practicing scientist.
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David J
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Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA. david.glass@novartis.com
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