Which of the following statements about the null hypothesis is false?
A) It is the first of two opposing hypotheses in any hypothesis test.
B) It is a description of the status quo.
C) It is a vehicle for making startling new claims that contradict the conventional wisdom.
D) Ifis corroborated in a hypothesis test, no action need be taken by anyone.
E) It is the first of two opposing hypotheses in any hypothesis test and it is a description of the status quo.

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The null hypothesis is not a vehicle for making startling new claims that contradict the conventional wisdom. In fact, it is usually a conservative statement that assumes there is no significant difference or effect, until evidence to the contrary is found.

Which of the Following Statements About the Null Hypothesis Is