## How Do Hypotheses Help Address Complexity? In complex systems, cause and effect aren’t always clear. Hypotheses help teams explore what might work through behavioral experiments, even if randomized trials aren't feasible. >[!metaphor] >Tackling complexity without hypotheses is like wandering a maze blindfolded, hoping you’ll eventually stumble on the exit. A hypothesis hands you a flashlight, letting you test which paths might lead somewhere instead of bumping into walls at random. </br> By framing experiments around clear assumptions, teams can navigate uncertainty with intent, learning what works even when the map isn’t obvious. ## Works Consulted 1. [Hypotheses — What are they? Why are they important?](https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/hypotheses-what-are-they-why-are-they-important) | Scrum.org | Accessed 23 Jun. 2025. ## Connections follows::[[5.2a Hypotheses Are Testable Assumptions]] topics:: [[Hypothesis]], [[Complexity]] ![[Footer]]