In reporting the result of a statistical analysis, a researcher reports that "p < .01". This necessarily implies that ______.

A) the null hypothesis was not rejected
B) the research hypothesis was not supported
C) p < .05
D) p > .05

Null Hypothesis

The null hypothesis is a default statement assumed to be true in statistical hypothesis testing, proposing no significant difference or effect, to be tested against the research hypothesis.

Research Hypothesis

A statement proposing a potential outcome or relationship, to be tested through scientific inquiry and experimentation.

Statistical Analysis

Statistical analysis encompasses the methods and techniques used to process and interpret data to discover patterns, relationships, and trends, often leading to informed decision-making.