The document provides a template and examples for creating a hypothesis tree to solve problems. It includes a disclaimer that Stratechi is not responsible for how users apply the information and templates. The template breaks down a problem statement into major hypotheses, sub-hypotheses, and potential analyses to prove each hypothesis. Users are encouraged to practice applying the template to an important problem their organization faces.

1. Rethink the Future
Hypothesis Tree
Worksheet Template
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2. HYPOTHESIS TREE TEMPLATE
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3. HYPOTHESIS TREE EXAMPLE

4. HYPOTHESIS TREE EXERCISE
Take a large and important problem your team or company is trying to solve.
Create a problem statement. You can utilize the problem statement module to do this.
Once you have a clear problem statement, disaggregate potential solutions into 2-5 major hypotheses.
Make sure they are MECE and at the same level of specificity. Next, tree out sub-hypotheses or ideas that
would drive the major hypotheses. Next, list out the analyses or fact base you need to prove or disprove
the hypotheses or determine the magnitude of the ideas.