context: We doubt that Julius is green. It is almost certain that Bernhard is a rhino. It is highly likely that Winona is a cat.
hypothesis: It is highly likely that winona is a cat, or Julius is green.
valid_hypothesis: It is highly likely that winona is a cat, or Julius is green.
invalid_hypothesis: Chances are slight that winona is a cat, or Julius is green.
hypothesis_assertion: Winona is a cat, or Julius is green.