context: Chances are about even that Bernhard is white. Chances are slight that John grabbed the apple. It is highly unlikely that Julius is a rhino.
hypothesis: It is highly unlikely that bernhard is white, and John grabbed the apple.
valid_hypothesis: It is highly unlikely that bernhard is white, and John grabbed the apple.
invalid_hypothesis: We believe that bernhard is white, and John grabbed the apple.
hypothesis_assertion: Bernhard is white, and John grabbed the apple.