The Relationship of Hypothesis to Theory in Human and Social Research

Abstract

Scientific research in the humanities and social sciences goes through precise and interconnected methodological stages and steps, some of which complement each other. The most prominent of these steps is defining hypotheses and relying on approaches, or systematically approaching a theory or a trend or even the concepts of that theory that the researcher adopts in a way that is appropriate to the subject of his research being studied.

If the hypothesis is a temporary answer to the research problem, then the theory is a valid hypothesis unless it is proven incorrect, modified, or completely refuted, since science is cumulative to ensure the process of knowledge.