context: We doubt that Jessica is a mouse. There is a very good chance that Mary put down the apple. Chances are slight that Greg is green.
hypothesis: It is almost certain that mary put down the apple, and Greg is green.
valid_hypothesis: It is improbable that mary put down the apple, and Greg is green.
invalid_hypothesis: It is almost certain that mary put down the apple, and Greg is green.
hypothesis_assertion: Mary put down the apple, and Greg is green.