If the null hypothesis is rejected, the researcher can conclude that the results:
A)support the research hypothesis
B)prove that the research hypothesis is true
C)were inconclusive
D)support the null hypothesis

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If the null hypothesis is rejected, it means that the results are unlikely to occur by chance alone, which supports the research hypothesis. However, this does not prove that the research hypothesis is true, as there could be other factors that influence the results. The results are also not inconclusive or supporting the null hypothesis if the null hypothesis is rejected.

If the Null Hypothesis Is Rejected, the Researcher Can Conclude