If you conducted an experiment and observed results that indicated a very large discrepancy between the observed and expected results,then you probably would ______.
A)accept the null hypothesis of "no difference"
B)repeat the experiment until expected results are obtained
C)reject the null hypothesis
D)repeat the experiment until no discrepancies are observed

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A large discrepancy between observed and expected results would likely indicate that the null hypothesis of "no difference" is not supported, and thus should be rejected in favor of an alternative hypothesis. Repeating the experiment may not necessarily correct for this discrepancy if the underlying hypothesis or experimental design is flawed.

If You Conducted an Experiment and Observed Results That Indicated