The null hypothesis usually represents the
A)theory the researcher would like to prove.
B)preconceived ideas of the researcher.
C)perceptions of the sample population.
D)status quo of the situation being studied.

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The null hypothesis typically represents the status quo or a position of no difference or effect, which researchers aim to test against an alternative hypothesis suggesting a new effect or difference.

The Null Hypothesis Usually Represents the