Researchers might test the null hypothesis as a way to
A) rule out an alternative explanation for the effect of an independent variable.
B) assess the discriminant validity of a measure.
C) test the theoretical proposition that there is no relationship between two variables.
D) do any of the above.

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The null hypothesis is a statement used in statistical testing that proposes there is no significant effect or relationship between two variables. It can be used to rule out alternative explanations (A), assess the validity of a measure indirectly by testing relationships (B), and directly test the proposition that there is no relationship between variables (C).

Researchers Might Test the Null Hypothesis as a Way to