Hypothesis
A security investigation hypothesis is an explicit, testable statement of what may be true— including what evidence would confirm or refute it.
Hypothesis
Definition
A hypothesis in security investigation is an explicit, testable statement of what may be true about a security question. A complete hypothesis identifies confirming evidence, disconfirming evidence, and scope boundaries.
Hypotheses are models under test—not conclusions. Multiple competing hypotheses reduce confirmation bias.
SentriScope Usage
Investigation workflows support hypothesis-oriented analysis with linked evidence. Capability reference: KID-INV-0001. This entry is the term authority.
Related Terms
- Investigation —
KID-GLS-0002 - Evidence —
KID-GLS-0001 - Evidence Confidence —
KID-GLS-0015
Related Knowledge
- Investigation Hypothesis —
KID-CON-0020 - Investigation Lifecycle —
KID-CON-0019