Skills

Hypothesis Generation

Generate testable hypotheses.

Install

npx skills add brycewang-stanford/Auto-Empirical-Research-Skills --skill hypothesis-generation -g -a claude-code -y
Category
Design
Updated
6d ago
License
See repository
Context cost
Mediumabout 2,520 tokens
Runs scripts
No, instructions only

What it does

Generate testable hypotheses. Formulate from observations, design experiments, explore competing explanations, develop predictions, propose mechanisms, for scientific inquiry across domains.

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Scientific Hypothesis Generation

Overview

Hypothesis generation is a systematic process for developing testable explanations. Formulate evidence-based hypotheses from observations, design experiments, explore competing explanations, and develop predictions. Apply this skill for scientific inquiry across domains.

When to Use This Skill

This skill should be used when:

  • Developing hypotheses from observations or preliminary data
  • Designing experiments to test scientific questions
  • Exploring competing explanations for phenomena
  • Formulating testable predictions for research
  • Conducting literature-based hypothesis generation
  • Planning mechanistic studies across scientific domains

Visual Enhancement with Scientific Schematics

⚠️ MANDATORY: Every hypothesis generation report MUST include at least 1-2 AI-generated figures using the scientific-schematics skill.

This is not optional. Hypothesis reports without visual elements are incomplete. Before finalizing any document:

  1. Generate at minimum ONE schematic or diagram (e.g., hypothesis framework showing competing explanations)
  2. Prefer 2-3 figures for comprehensive reports (mechanistic pathway, experimental design flowchart, prediction decision tree)

How to generate figures:

  • Use the scientific-schematics skill to generate AI-powered publication-quality diagrams
  • Simply describe your desired diagram in natural language
  • Nano Banana Pro will automatically generate, review, and refine the schematic
Read the whole SKILL.md on GitHub

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