context: It is highly unlikely that Brian is a lion. Chances are slight that Emily is a wolf. It is likely that John took the milk.
hypothesis: It is highly unlikely that john took the milk, or Brian is a lion.
valid_hypothesis: It is probable that john took the milk, or Brian is a lion.
invalid_hypothesis: It is highly unlikely that john took the milk, or Brian is a lion.
hypothesis_assertion: John took the milk, or Brian is a lion.