*2.3.4 Testing-hypothesis formulation*

In testing a hypothesis, scientific statistical methods have an edge over traditional indigenous knowledge: they involve powerful tools for testing "why?". However, scientific statistical methods may also waste resources, such as time and man-hours, on testing insignificant hypotheses. Traditional indigenous knowledge can contribute to the process of formulating a scientific hypothesis, as another way of identifying, understanding, and assessing climate change risks. Right from setting off a research project, a collaboration between the two systems will expand the scope of inquiry and establish a role for Indigenous communities and their knowledge in research planning. Using both approaches together takes advantage of their relative strengths [17].
