The null hypothesis in a hypothesis test refers to ________.
A) the desired outcome
B) the default state of nature
C) the altered state of nature
D) the desired state of nature

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The null hypothesis represents the default state of nature or the status quo, and it is the hypothesis that the researcher seeks to reject or falsify through the hypothesis test.

The Null Hypothesis in a Hypothesis Test Refers to ________