In an experiment where we retain H ₀ , one cannot be certain if it was because H ₀ was true or that the experiment was not powerful enough to detect an effect by the independent variable.

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This is true because when an experiment fails to find a significant effect of the independent variable, it is unclear whether the IV truly had no effect or if the experiment lacked the sensitivity or power to detect the effect. Therefore, retaining the null hypothesis (H0) does not necessarily mean that it is true, but rather that it cannot be rejected based on the data available.

In an Experiment Where We Retain H 0 , One

In an Experiment Where We Retain H ₀ , One