context: It is likely that Jeff dropped the apple. Chances are about even that Julius is gray. It is almost certain that Winona is a mouse.
hypothesis: There is almost no chance that winona is a mouse, or Jeff dropped the apple.
valid_hypothesis: It is certain that winona is a mouse, or Jeff dropped the apple.
invalid_hypothesis: There is almost no chance that winona is a mouse, or Jeff dropped the apple.
hypothesis_assertion: Winona is a mouse, or Jeff dropped the apple.