Also, to compare different solutions, a common framework has to be adopted since the performance of those systems are often highly dependent of the considered hypotheses.
Furthermore, a null competing model (random model) was calibrated assuming that the considered hypotheses have no effect over the species' distribution.
This was done to confirm the results from the supertree analyses and to provide a statistical test, within a Bayesian framework, of the fit of the considered hypotheses (i.e., Coelomata and Ecdysozoa) to the data.
However, the authors noted that given the cross-sectional study design, the data should be considered hypothesis generating.
Forouhi said that as a result the research should be "considered hypothesis generating, not definitive". "Should people eat spicy food?" Forouhi said.
Finally, the sample size was small and many analyses were performed; consequently the results should be considered hypothesis generating rather than definitive.
In addition, the qualitative interviews must be considered hypothesis generating.
First, given its observational nature, the results observed should be considered hypothesis generating rather than conclusive.
Rather, the significant associations should be considered hypothesis generating and used to foster future research with prospective study designs.
Thus Bourque and Beller suggest that "the COURAGE Nuclear substudy should be considered hypothesis generating rather than definitive" [ 28].
