
The article examines the complexity of the “educational fact” within the context of pedagogical epistemology, highlighting the theoretical and practical importance of hypotheses in educational research. It analyzes in detail how hypotheses profoundly shape both theories and educational practices, emphasizing the great responsibility involved in their formulation. Through a critical analysis of scientific methodologies applied to the educational field, the text underlines the necessity of maintaining a balance between methodological rigor and ethical sensitivity. Creativity is exalted as a fundamental element in the research process, underscoring how every scientific theory is by nature provisional and subject to refutation. The article concludes by valuing the role of pedagogy, which, although rooted in scientific bases, must continue to prioritize a humanistic approach centered on the individual.