context: It is probably the case that John dropped the milk. It is highly likely that Mary went to the garden. We doubt that Daniel took the football.
hypothesis: It is highly unlikely that john dropped the milk, or Mary went to the garden.
valid_hypothesis: It is almost certain that john dropped the milk, or Mary went to the garden.
invalid_hypothesis: It is highly unlikely that john dropped the milk, or Mary went to the garden.
hypothesis_assertion: John dropped the milk, or Mary went to the garden.