Hypothesis Generator

Prompt

Generate 5 falsifiable hypotheses about [phenomenon/question]. For each hypothesis: (1) State it as "If X, then Y, because Z." (2) Define operationalized variables. (3) Proposed experimental design to test it. (4) Required sample size estimate. (5) Potential confounders. (6) What a null result would mean. Rank by: testability, theoretical importance, and likely novelty. Recommend the one hypothesis to prioritize.

How to use this prompt

1. 1

   Copy the prompt above and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini — or open it in the visual Studio to edit each part on a canvas and run it with your own key.

2. 2

   Replace any bracketed placeholders with your specifics. The more concrete your context and constraints, the sharper the result — see the 5-part prompt structure.

3. 3

   Run it, then refine. Ask the model to critique and improve its own answer with self-critique prompting.

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