A "null finding" that two variables believed to be related are really unrelated:
A) is of no value.
B) is less valuable than if the variables had been found to be related.
C) can be just as valuable as the finding of a relationship between the variables.
D) suggests that the research was methodologically flawed in some way.

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A null finding, or finding of no significant relationship between two variables, can be just as valuable as a finding of a significant relationship. It can help to rule out potential factors that were thought to be relevant and allow for a more refined focus on other variables. It does not necessarily suggest methodological flaws, but rather indicates that there is not enough evidence to support the hypothesized relationship.

A "Null Finding" That Two Variables Believed to Be Related