Week 7

I learnt about the Hypothetical-Deductive Model of Confirmation. It is a way to confirm a theory based on deductive reasoning. In this model, also known as the HD Model, If the HYPOTHESIS is true, then the EFFECT must happen, and when the effects HAPPEN or can be SEEN, so the theory must be TRUE. In this first model, there are only 2 components, which are hypothesis, and effects. However, the conditions of the environment might affect the result. Therefore, a new model with certain amendments were made. It has 3 components: hypothesis, conditions of testing, and predicted effect. If the hypothesis is true, and the conditions are right the effect will be observed. The result might fail because the conditions were wrong, but that does not mean that the hypothesis itself is wrong. Therefore, we must regularly test in order to confirm our hypothesis.

I am not sure what would be the best amount of times to confirm the theory and test it through the model. I also would like a basic format with which we can use this model to test theories.

I would use this model to help students in training deductive skills and testing skills. 

Learning artifacts:

https://explorable.com/hypothetico-deductive-method