Scientific inquiry is a way in which scientists study the world around them and create

experiments to answer their questions.scientific inquiry is a way in which discoveries are

shared. Since scientific inquiry is a process, the steps to be undergone must be definite or follow
a set rules. The data obtained for example must be empirical, observable and measurable.There
are a couple of steps that go into scientific inquiry, and hypotheses plays an important role in
this process.Hypotheses help scientists issue observations, data, and scientific literature to form
a hypothesis while doing steps of scientific inquiry.Observations are used with observing,
forming a hypothesis, and analyzing data.A hypothesis is an idea put forward to explain certain
facts, and which can be tested.

Hypothesis makes a research activity to the point and destination. So, research is to the point
enquiry of problem due to the guidance of hypothesis.All areas of science make use of t-test.
One of the major applications of that t-test is to provide means to research questions. In
hypothesis building, it is very important to form correct and factual research questions. Along
with the formation, researchers also need to have a broad idea of the possible answers to the
hypothesis which can help identify the direction of the research.

There are various types of science problems which are complex in nature. For this research is
very difficult. We cannot cover it with a single technique but it requires many techniques. These
techniques are due to hypothesis provided to a researcher.Hypothesis facilitates the extension
of knowledge in an area. They provide tentative explanations of facts and phenomena, and can
be tested and validated. It sensitizes the investigator to certain aspects of the situations which
are relevant from the standpoint of the problem in hand

Hypothesis provides the basis for reporting the conclusion of the study. It serves as a
framework for drawing conclusions. For instance in the scientific enquiry we see that, we see
that it provides the outline for setting conclusions in a meaningful wayA Researcher during
study will take the observations and facts which are accordance to the condition and situation
while dropping out the irrelevant facts from the study. This separation is due to hypothesis
formulation which keeps away relevant observation from irrelevant.

During study a researcher come across many factors but he confined himself to the selection of
required facts through formulation of hypothesis. Hypothesis helps him in selection of relevant
facts regarding to the problematic situation.Hypothesis acts as a guide master in research. It
gives new knowledge and direction to a researcher. It directs a scientist to know about the
problematic situation and its causes.Hypothesis provides direction to the research. It defines
what is relevant and what is irrelevant. The hypothesis tells the researcher what he needs to do
and find out in the study. Thus it prevents the review of irrelevant literature and provides a basis
for selecting the sample and the research procedure to be used in the study.
During formulation hypothesis is in the stage of assumption. In the field it transformed into
hypothesis in working form. This transformation is due to observation in the field. So, it creates
a link between assumption & observation.Hypothesis provide the researcher with rational
statements, consisting of elements expressed in a logical order of relationships which seeks to
describe or to explain conditions or events, that have yet not been confirmed by facts. The
hypothesis enables the researcher to relate logically known facts to intelligent guesses about
unknown conditions. It is a guide to the thinking process and the process of discovery.

Hypothesis gives new ways and direction to a researcher. It acts as a guide and a leader in
various organizations or society. It is like the investigator’s eye.Hypothesis provides lighting to
the darkness of research. It gives difference b/w scientific and unscientific, false and true
research. It prevents blind research and give accuracy.

Hypothesis provides accuracy and precision to a research activity. Accuracy and precision is the
feature of scientific investigation which is possible due to hypothesis.Theory is a source of
hypothesis which leads to its formulation. Hypothesis leads to scientific investigation. So,
hypothesis acts as a bridge b/w theory and investigation.

A hypothesis highlights the causes of a problematic situation. Further solution is also given by a
hypothesis which provides answer to a question.The means of hypothesis in a scientific inquiry
are mostly readily available so in turn hypothesis save time, money and energy of a researcher
because it is a guide for him and help him in saving these basic things.Hypothesis provides the
basis of proper Data Collection Relevant and correct information collected by a researcher is the
main function of a good formulated hypothesis.

A proper formulated hypothesis may lead to a good reasonable, utilized and proper conclusion.
If the hypothesis is better than the conclusions drawn by a researcher would be better for
solution of a problem.
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