A supposition or explanation (theory) that is provisionally accepted in order to

interpret certain events or phenomena, and to provide guidance for further

investigation. A hypothesis may be proven correct or wrong, and must be capable of
refutation. If it remains unrefuted by facts, it is said to be verified or
corroborated.

Hypothesis is considered as a principal instrument in research. It is a preposition

or assumption for research work to be tested. Its main function is to suggest new
experiments and observations. It is a statement which is extended for proper
guidance of research activity.

Meaning of Hypothesis
There are two concepts about the meaning of hypothesis according to first concept,
it is the combination of two Greek words, hypo and �thesis�. Hypo means �under� and
thesis means �refer to place�. So, it is anything under consideration. Second
concept is that, hypo means less than while thesis means generally held view. Thus
collectively it means less than generally held view. It means less than
generalization