If we do not reject the null hypothesis,we conclude that:
A) there is enough statistical evidence to infer that the alternative hypothesis is true.
B) there is not enough statistical evidence to infer that the alternative hypothesis is true.
C) there is enough statistical evidence to infer that the null hypothesis is true.
D) the test is statistically insignificant at whatever level of significance the test was conducted.

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If we do not reject the null hypothesis, it means that we have failed to find enough statistical evidence to support the alternative hypothesis. This does not mean that the null hypothesis is true, but rather that we do not have enough evidence to reject it. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

If We Do Not Reject the Null Hypothesis,we Conclude That