When the null hypothesis is ______, this typically means the research hypothesis is ______.
A) not rejected; supported
B) rejected; supported
C) rejected; not supported
D) rejected; proven

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When the null hypothesis is rejected, it typically means there is sufficient evidence to support the research hypothesis. Rejecting the null hypothesis suggests that the observed data are inconsistent with the assumption of no effect or no difference, thus supporting the alternative or research hypothesis.

When the Null Hypothesis Is ______, This Typically Means the Research