Studies in which the researcher failed to reject the null hypothesis are more likely to be published than studies that rejected the null hypothesis.

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Studies that reject the null hypothesis are generally considered more significant and therefore more likely to be published. Studies that fail to reject the null hypothesis may be less likely to be published or receive less attention, but this is not a universal rule and can vary depending on the field and journal.

Studies in Which the Researcher Failed to Reject the Null