context: It is certain that John went to the kitchen. It is improbable that Brian is green. Chances are slight that Mary discarded the apple.
hypothesis: It is highly likely that either Mary discarded the apple, or John went to the kitchen.
valid_hypothesis: It is highly likely that either Mary discarded the apple, or John went to the kitchen.
invalid_hypothesis: It is unlikely that either Mary discarded the apple, or John went to the kitchen.
hypothesis_assertion: Either Mary discarded the apple, or John went to the kitchen.