context: Chances are about even that Daniel got the apple. We doubt that Sandra is in the garden. It is probable that Mary went to the office.
hypothesis: There is a better than even chance that either Mary went to the office, or Sandra is in the garden.
valid_hypothesis: There is a better than even chance that either Mary went to the office, or Sandra is in the garden.
invalid_hypothesis: It is impossible that either Mary went to the office, or Sandra is in the garden.
hypothesis_assertion: Either Mary went to the office, or Sandra is in the garden.