Hypothetical
(noun)
A fictional situation or proposition used to explain a complicated subject.
Examples of Hypothetical in the following topics:
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Types of Examples: Brief, Extended, and Hypothetical
- Brief, extended, and hypothetical examples can be used to help an audience better understand and relate to key points of a presentation.
- There are three main types of examples: brief, extended, and hypothetical.
- A hypothetical example is a fictional example that can be used when a speaker is explaining a complicated topic that makes the most sense when it is put into more realistic or relatable terms.
- For instance, if a presenter is discussing statistical probability, instead of explaining probability in terms of equations, it may make more sense for the presenter to make up a hypothetical example.
- A hypothetical example helps the audience to better visualize a topic and relate to the point of the presentation more effectively.